Over 20 Years Supporting
Black Women with Breast Cancer

At The Olive Branch of Hope, we provide help and infomation to newly diagnosed individuals and their families who are seeking help and support at this difficuit time.

Our programs are shaped with you in mind-programs that allow you to freely express yourself in a safe and confidential environment with others you can relate to.

Support Groups

Our meetings are informative, uplifting and inspiring.

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Educational Seminars

Educational seminars on health and nutrition are conducted quarterly.

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TOBOH Ambassadors

The Olive Branch is run by a number of passionate and talented women.

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Get Inspired by Breast Cancer Survivors

Cancer diagnosis can be scary, but here are some things you should know from one woman to another..

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Why Are Women of African Ancestry At A Higher Risk of Breast Cancer? 
In 2019, breast cancer replaced lung cancer as the leading cause of death by cancer, among black women, according to an article published by the American Cancer Society.
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Importance of Self-Care
Self-care is sometimes thought of as self-love. Self-care is not only about massages, manicures and vacations. Self-care starts with determining who you want to be.
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Identify genetic risk factors for TNBC

Dr. Juliet Daniels – McMaster University

Dr. Juliet Daniel is a Professor and Cancer Biologist in the Department of Biology at McMaster University. Dr. Daniel’s team is currently focused on triple negative breast cancers (TNBC), which are most prevalent in young women of African ancestry and Hispanic women.

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Identify genetic risk factors for TNBC

Dr. Juliet Daniels – McMaster University

Dr. Juliet Daniel is a Professor and Cancer Biologist in the Department of Biology at McMaster University. Dr. Daniel’s team is currently focused on triple negative breast cancers (TNBC), which are most prevalent in young women of African ancestry and Hispanic women.

OUR RESEARCH PARTNERS

Meet Our Medical Experts

Identify genetic risk factors for TNBC

Dr. Aisha Lofters – DLSPH Physician & Scientist

Dr. Aisha Lofters is a Professor at University of Toronto, a family physician, a scientist and also working at DlSPH. Her research interests include cancer screening, health equity and immigrant health using a broad spectrum of methods for the wellness of the community.

OUR RESEARCH PARTNERS

Meet Our Medical Experts

Identify genetic risk factors for TNBC

Dr. Onye Nnorom – Public Health & Preventive Medicine Specialist

Dr. Onye Nnorom is a family doctor also a public health & preventive medicine specialist. She is working as primary care lead for the Central East Regional Cancer Program where she’s focused on cancer prevention for immigrant health and Black Community Health and Wellness.

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