Racial/ethnic discrimination is more likely self-reported in minority women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a study published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. In this prospective cohort of women diagnosed with breast cancer, researchers assessed 1,836 participants: 1,350 Non-Hispanic White (NHW) women and 486 women (87 Black, 208 Asian American, 153 Hispanic, 38 American Indian/Alaskan Native/Pacific Islander [AIANPI]) from racial or ethnic minority groups. Racial/ethnic discrimination was analyzed ...
Disparities in Breast Cancer
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Women aged 75 years and older desire to continue breast cancer screening regardless of health status or age.
Symptoms related to sexual health were linked with decreased treatment adherence in Black women with BC.
A study highlighted the mechanisms that contribute to racial disparities in BC survival between Black and White women.
Black women women with obesity have an increased risk of early onset breast cancer.
Racial minorities and young patients are disproportionately impacted by financial toxicity.
Caleen Allen, of Sisters Network, speaks with Dr. Rachel Freedman about the importance of advocacy for BC patients.
Adolescents and young adults of color who are BC survivors face a higher risk of long-term bone marrow suppression.
"Genetic testing is rapidly evolving. Every six months there are different guidelines about who should get tested."
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Rachel Freedman, MD, MPHMedical oncologist, clinical researcher | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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