Breast Cancer Disparity and Outcomes in Underserved Women.
| Title: | Breast Cancer Disparity and Outcomes in Underserved Women. |
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| Authors: | Ozcan BB; From the Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, MC 8896, Dallas, TX 75390-8896.; Dogan BE; From the Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, MC 8896, Dallas, TX 75390-8896.; Mootz AR; From the Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, MC 8896, Dallas, TX 75390-8896.; Hayes JC; From the Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, MC 8896, Dallas, TX 75390-8896.; Seiler SJ; From the Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, MC 8896, Dallas, TX 75390-8896.; Schopp J; From the Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, MC 8896, Dallas, TX 75390-8896.; Kitchen DL; From the Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, MC 8896, Dallas, TX 75390-8896.; Porembka JH; From the Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, MC 8896, Dallas, TX 75390-8896. |
| Source: | Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc [Radiographics] 2024 Jan; Vol. 44 (1), pp. e230090. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Radiological Society of North America Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8302501 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1527-1323 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 02715333 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Radiographics Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: Oak Brook, IL : Radiological Society of North America; Original Publication: [Easton, Pa.] : The Society, [c1981- |
| MeSH Terms: | Breast Neoplasms*/diagnostic imaging ; Breast Neoplasms*/therapy; United States ; Female ; Humans ; Health Services Accessibility ; Mammography ; Medically Underserved Area ; Mass Screening ; Early Detection of Cancer |
| Abstract: | Women in the United States who continue to face obstacles accessing health care are frequently termed an underserved population. Safety-net health care systems play a crucial role in mitigating health disparities and reducing burdens of disease, such as breast cancer, for underserved women. Disparities in health care are driven by various factors, including race and ethnicity, as well as socioeconomic factors that affect education, employment, housing, insurance status, and access to health care. Underserved women are more likely to be uninsured or underinsured throughout their lifetimes. Hence they have greater difficulty gaining access to breast cancer screening and are less likely to undergo supplemental imaging when needed. Therefore, underserved women often experience significant delays in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, leading to higher mortality rates. Addressing disparities requires a multifaceted approach, with formal care coordination to help at-risk women navigate through screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Mobile mammography units and community outreach programs can be leveraged to increase community access and engagement, as well as improve health literacy with educational initiatives. Radiology-community partnerships, comprised of imaging practices partnered with local businesses, faith-based organizations, homeless shelters, and public service departments, are essential to establish culturally competent breast imaging care, with the goal of equitable access to early diagnosis and contemporary treatment. Published under a CC BY 4.0 license. Test Your Knowledge questions are available in the Online Learning Center. See the invited commentary by Leung in this issue. |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20231221 Date Completed: 20231225 Latest Revision: 20240820 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| DOI: | 10.1148/rg.230090 |
| PMID: | 38127658 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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