Breast cancer disparities in Black Americans
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/breast-cancer-disparities-in-Black-Americans
Full article: https://cancerprogressreport.aacr.org/disparities/
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released a 2020 report about cancer disparities among racial and ethnic groups in the United States. In this review, we highlight findings on the burden of breast cancer in Black women. (posted 8/5/21)
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Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- When should I begin routine screening for breast cancer?
- How often should I have routine screening for breast cancer?
- Given my family history of breast cancer, do you recommend genetic counseling and testing?
- What factors put me at risk for breast cancer?
- What factors can I change that would lower my breast cancer risk?
- What is the best treatment option for my breast cancer?
- What factors put me at risk for poor treatment outcomes?
- Am I a good candidate for any clinical trials involving breast cancer treatment?
Open Clinical Trials
The following clinical research studies focus on addressing health disparities in cancer:
- NCT04854304: Abbreviate or FAST Breast MRI for Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening for Black Women at Average Risk and Dense Breasts. This study looks at how effectively a FAST breast MRI can successfully detect breast cancer in Black women with dense breasts.
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