Disparity in Breast Cancer Care: Current State of Access to Screening, Genetic Testing, Oncofertility, and Reconstruction.
Publication Title
Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2023
Keywords
washington; swedish; diversity; Female; Humans; Breast Neoplasms; Fertility Preservation; Early Detection of Cancer; Genetic Testing; Healthcare Disparities
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, accounting for an estimated 30% of all new cancer diagnoses in women in 2022. Advances in breast cancer treatment have reduced the mortality rate over the past 25 years by up to 34% but not all groups have benefitted equally from these improvements. These disparities span the continuum of care from screening to the receipt of guideline-concordant therapy and survivorship. At the 2022 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, a panel session was dedicated to educating and discussing methods of addressing these disparities in a coordinated manner. While there are multilevel solutions to address these disparities, this article focuses on screening, genetic testing, reconstruction, and oncofertility.
Area of Special Interest
Cancer
Area of Special Interest
Women & Children
Specialty/Research Institute
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Specialty/Research Institute
Oncology
Specialty/Research Institute
Surgery
DOI
10.1097/XCS.0000000000000647
