Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

When you think of breast cancer, you might think of it as a singular disease. However, breast cancer is much more than that. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women globally and encompasses several molecular subtypes, including Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). TNBC comprises 15-20% of all breast cancer cases. Why does it have such a high incidence rate? What exactly is TNBC? Why and how is it occurring? What are the possible treatments?
This video provides a simplified explanation of what TNBC is and its underlying molecular mechanisms.

This podcast was made by McMaster students Sharleen Maduranayagam, Kriti Manuja, Krishna Patel & Armaan Sekhon in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Program.

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