Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Care The Role of Black Women in Clinical Trials

Dr. Monique Gary highlights the urgent need for more Black women to participate in breast cancer clinical trials to improve outcomes and advance research.

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Dr. Monique Gary stresses the significant need for Black women to participate in clinical trials for breast cancer treatment advancement and better outcomes. She highlights the underrepresentation of Black women in cancer trials in the US and calls for a shift in the perspective regarding clinical trials.

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