10/12/2026
Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages and with more advanced disease, which is why thinking about breast health early matters. Dr. Kerry-Ann McDonald, breast surgical oncologist, explains why women should get a formal breast cancer risk assessment at age 25 and how screening differs for average-risk and high-risk women.
Watch the full episode of Baptist HealthTalk at the link in our bio to hear Dr. McDonald and Dr. Heather Johnson, cardiologist, discuss the connection between breast cancer and heart health, and what Black women should know before, during and after treatment.