Breast Cancer in Black and Hispanic Women: Tips for Building Your Cancer Care Team

After a breast cancer diagnosis, you may receive treatment from multiple doctors and specialists who work together as a team. Make sure you do your research to find a care team that feels comfortable to you and understands your background and culture. 

In this video, learn who will be on your breast cancer care team, and tips for finding a supportive team, according to Monique Gary, DO, FACS, a Breast Surgical Oncologist in Greater Philadelphia.

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Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP

Dr. Mera Goodman is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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