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Breast cancer subtypes among Eastern-African-born black women and other black women in the United States.

Hyuna SungCarol E DeSantisStacey A FedewaEva Johanna KantelhardtAhmedin Jemal
Published in: Cancer (2019)
The prevalence of triple-negative breast cancer among black women in the United States varied significantly by birthplace, particularly among Eastern-African-born black women. These findings underscore the importance of considering geographic origin in studies characterizing breast cancer among women of African descent in the United States and elsewhere.
Keyphrases
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • breast cancer risk
  • cervical cancer screening
  • pregnant women
  • type diabetes
  • young adults
  • gestational age