Collaborative Oncology Navigation Key to Tackling Racial Gap in Breast Cancer Survival

AONN+ Blog published on October 11, 2021 in Breast Cancer, Barriers to Care, Research

Yale University researchers say a community-based, collaborative oncology navigation approach is needed to address barriers to cancer care among underserved ethnic minorities and populations.

Why Minority Women Are at Higher Risk for Breast Cancer

Research studies have shown that underserved ethnic minority women face a myriad of adverse social barriers to care access, resources, and optimal treatment, resulting in a higher risk of breast cancer.

 
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