Navigating the cancer care continuum: A comparative study of Black and White breast cancer patients.

ABSTRACT: Despite improvements in early detection and therapeutic interventions, the mortality rate for Black breast cancer patients is still significantly higher than that of White breast cancer patients. This study seeks to understand differences in the patient experience that lead to this disparity. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand the breast cancer treatment process and patient experiences. This study collected health services and timeline data from medical records. Based on these two data sources, the patient's journey in breast cancer treatment was mapped and a thematic analysis was conducted to identify challenges and barriers in the process. The cancer care continuum consists of four stages-diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy/radiation, and follow-up care. The themes cont

SUBMITTER: Lee MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11501014 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature