Ricki Fairley on her fight to get more Black women into cancer drug trials

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Black women have the highest mortality rates for several cancers, yet make up just 2% of participants in clinical trials for cancer drugs. Breast cancer survivor Ricki Fairley founded “TOUCH: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance” and launched the “When We Trial” initiative to connect Black women with life-saving medical resources and research opportunities. She joins “CBS Mornings Plus.”

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