An overview of the unique challenges facing African-American breast cancer survivors.

Marium HusainTimiya S NolanKevin FoyRaquel ReinboltCassandra GrenadeMaryam Lustberg

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)

This overview identified current knowledge on the challenges in survivorship among AA-BCS. Barriers to optimal survivorship care inhibit progress in eliminating breast cancer disparities. Research addressing best practices for survivorship care is needed for this population. Implementation of culturally tailored care may reduce breast cancer disparities among AA-BCS.

Keyphrases

healthcare
african american
affordable care act
quality improvement
palliative care
childhood cancer
primary care
health insurance
smoking cessation