Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: LaToya's Survivor Story

What happened, in summary

LaToya Bolds-Johnson is a triple-negative breast cancer survivor whose work connects personal experience with clinical-trials advocacy. As a Physician Associate and patient advocate, she brings 2 perspectives to the conversation: what it feels like to face breast cancer as a patient, and what she has learned from working in healthcare. Her advocacy focuses on helping patients understand clinical trials as a possible part of care rather than a last resort or mysterious research option. For people with triple-negative breast cancer, treatment decisions can feel urgent and complicated, and access to good information matters. LaToya’s story highlights the value of asking questions, understanding options, and making sure patients from different communities can see trials as relevant and reachable. She encourages patients to see trials as something they can ask about early, with clear explanations of purpose, access, risks, and possible benefits. Her role is that of a survivor using her voice to improve how trials are discussed, explained, and offered. As of June 2025, LaToya was described as a breast cancer survivor and clinical-trials advocate, helping patients and care teams think more clearly about how research participation can expand choices and improve future cancer care.