Tag: Health Disparities
A recent article ๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐. ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐๐๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐น ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ, published in ๐๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ด๐ต ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ฆ๐ด๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต, outlines the impact of race and molecular subtype on HR+, HER2- breast cancer survival. Check out the full article at https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10549-021-06342-0.pdf Reference: Reid et al. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2021 Oct;189(3):845-852. PMID: 34331630.
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For more information, read the full article at: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2782345
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Check out the full article for more information: https://academic.oup.com/jnci/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jnci/djab006/6117446
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For more information, view the article at: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776805
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For more information, view the article at the following link: https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/PO.20.00418
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For more information, read the recently published ASCO Daily News editorial led by ๐๐ฟ. ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฑ from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which focused on racial disparities in breast cancer clinical trial enrollment: https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/10.1200/ADN.21.200499/full/
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Check out Susan G. Komen’s “๐๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐, ๐๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ธ” resource, which outlines disparities in breast cancer, how to understand your risk, and recommended screening and management practices. To learn more, please visit: ๐ https://www.komen.org/about-komen/our-impact/breast-cancer/health-equities-initiative/know-your-history/ ๐ https://blog.komen.org/news/black-history-month/
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It has never been more urgent to ensure that advances in genomic technologies do not further widen existing cancer health disparities. In the fall of 2020, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) put forth a report focused on cancer health disparities, in which they highlighted several issues.1 Notably, disparities in inherited cancer care were …
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The B-GREAT 2020 Newsletter is now available! Check out this latest edition for research updates and information about racial inequalities in healthcare. You can read the newsletter by visiting: https://bgreatinitiative.inheritedcancer.net/wp-content/uploads/BGREAT-Newsletter-2020.pdf. Please feel free to share with family members, friends, and/or your healthcare providers. We will be publishing these newsletters twice a year starting in 2021. …
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This study highlights disparities among ovarian cancer patients. For further information, view the article at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30964716/
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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) published a Cancer Disparities Progress Report. “… our limited knowledge of cancer biology in racial and ethnic minorities, including their inherited cancer predisposition and the genomic underpinnings of cancer initiation and progression, diminishes the potential of precision medicine in these populations.” This report discusses relevant information about inherited …
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A recently published study based on data from our participants showed that few young Black women with breast cancer see a genetic counselor AND those with insurance are LESS likely to see a genetic counselor. โฃโฃ โฃโฃ For more information, check out the full study at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41436-020-0762-0
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A recently published study based on data including our participants identified genes that predispose African American patients to breast cancer. For more information, check out the full study at: https://academic.oup.com/jnci/article/doi/10.1093/jnci/djaa040/5838706.
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[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1″ display=”basic_slideshow” arrows=”1″ show_thumbnail_link=”0″]It is important to talk about racial inequalities in healthcare as it affects the care received among Black patients. Through our research efforts, we not only want to address the issue of racism but also think about ways to make healthcare more equitable. A recently published study including our research …
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Abstract Purpose: All women diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) โคage 50 should be referred for genetic counseling (GC) and testing. We sought to compare differences in provider practices and access across a racially and ethnically diverse population of young BC survivors. Methods: A registry-based sample of women diagnosed with invasive BC โคage 50 from 2009 to 2012 …
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Women of non-European ancestry diagnosed with ovarian cancer have lower rates of referral for genetic testing despite current national guidelines stating ALL women with ovarian cancer and/or a close-blood relative with ovarian cancer should be offered genetic counseling and testing. One study reported that only 1/3 of Black, Latina, and Asian women were referred for …
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Abstract Purpose: Prognostic value of Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score (RS) in male patients with breast cancer is understudied. We evaluated associations of RS with overall mortality in male patients with breast cancer and compared it with female counterparts. Experimental design: With a cohort of 848 male and 110,898 female patients with breast cancer identified from the …
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The differences seen in access to healthcare across different racial groups are known as health disparities. To address the gap in awareness, we have pursued efforts to raise awareness about inherited breast cancer among African Americans. We are excited to introduce you to another invaluable resource, the Breast Cancer Genetics Research and Education for African American …
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Did you know? Although BRCA testing has been around for over TWO decades, not all populations have benefitted equally from testing. In fact, our previous research has shown that black patients are less aware of BUT interested in genetic testingโฆwhen they know about it. In addition, healthcare providers are less likely to identify and suggest …
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Latina women are at risk for inherited breast cancer: Breast cancer mortality rates are higher among Latina women compared to non-Hispanic White women. Latina women also have a higher prevalence of triple-negative breast cancer when compared to with non-Hispanic White women. Latina women are diagnosed with breast cancer at earlier ages, 56 years versus 63 …
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Did you know? Beyonceโs father, Matthew Knowles, was diagnosed with breast cancer. He states, โwe used to think this was only an issue for women, but this is male or female.โ According to CBS news, โhe is hoping that sharing his story as man with breast cancer will shine a light on the risk men …
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Abstract Importance: Survival differences between male and female patients with breast cancer have been reported, but the underlying factors associated with the disparity have not been fully studied. This understanding is fundamental to developing strategies for cancer treatment and survivorship care. Objective: To compare mortality between male and female patients with breast cancer and quantitatively evaluate the …
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Abstract Aims: This study compared facilitators and barriers to genetic testing and determined awareness about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) across young Hispanic and non-Hispanic white (NHW) breast cancer (BC) survivors. Materials and methods: Women diagnosed with BC of age โค50 years in 2009-2012 were recruited through the Florida State Cancer Registry to complete a questionnaire. …
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Abstract Background: African Americans (AAs) are less likely to participate in cancer clinical trials (CCTs) despite experiencing disproportionately higher rates of cancer mortality. As a way to address these ongoing disparities, this study sought to qualitatively explore informational needs regarding CCTs among AA women and identify message considerations for educational information targeting AA women and their …
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