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Characterizing "collateral damage" in men and women with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in New York City.

Shoshana M RosenbergCaroline ZengAnjile AnShakirah N SsebyalaTaylor SteinGina LombardoDesiree WalkerAnne Marie MercurioLauren ElredaEvelyn TaiwoDawn L HershmanLaura C Pinheiro
Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2024)
In our study, NHB and Hispanic mBC patients reported higher levels of financial concern and were more likely to experience food and transportation insecurity compared to NHW patients. Systematically connecting patients with resources to address unmet needs should be prioritized to identify feasible approaches to support economically vulnerable patients following an mBC diagnosis.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • prognostic factors
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • healthcare
  • metastatic breast cancer