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Breast Cancer Disparities and the Digital Divide.

Solange BayardGenevieve FasanoTamika GillotBrenden BrattonReine IbalaKatherine Taylor FortsonLisa Newman
Published in: Current breast cancer reports (2022)
Eliminating the digital divide holds enormous potential for mitigating breast cancer disparities through an intentional focus on improving access to telehealth. With increased accessibility, resource allocation, and improved digital infrastructure, telehealth can be used to address disparities in early detection, quality of breast cancer care, treatment adherence, and risk assessment. Further research is essential to elucidate best practices in breast cancer telehealth approaches in underserved communities.
Keyphrases
  • risk assessment
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • heavy metals
  • metabolic syndrome
  • young adults
  • skeletal muscle
  • climate change
  • weight loss
  • health insurance