Racial disparities in mortality outcomes among women diagnosed with breast cancer in Maryland: Impact of cardiovascular disease and clinical characteristics.
Avonne E ConnorManeet KaurJennifer Yeong-Shin ShengJennifer H HayesPublished in: Cancer (2021)
Clinicians should consider the impact of younger age, preexisting CVD, and BC treatments among Black patients. Early identification of those at risk for worse survival may improve surveillance and outcomes.
Keyphrases
- cardiovascular disease
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- cardiovascular events
- type diabetes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- palliative care
- healthcare
- young adults
- breast cancer risk
- skeletal muscle
- adipose tissue
- pregnant women
- african american
- health insurance