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Reducing Disparities in Breast Cancer Care—A Daunting but Essential Responsibility.

Authors :
Freedman, Rachel A.
Winer, Eric P.
Source :
JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 12/3/2008, Vol. 100 Issue 23, p1661-1663. 3p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on lessening disparities in breast cancer care. It mentions that inequalities in breast cancer care and outcomes by ethnicity and race are well documented. It underscores that because breast cancer care necessitates that a patient consult several physicians and obtain a series of treatments, the failure to move on from one step to another can result in suboptimal care. Moreover, women from underserved populations are less likely to receive hormonal therapy and chemotherapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278874
Volume :
100
Issue :
23
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36160831
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djn412