New Clues to Race Gap in Breast Cancer Outcomes

Studies shed light on why black women more likely to die, but questions remain

July 7, 2009 RSS Feed Print
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Both biological differences and access to care could account for the gap, in Menashe's view. The take-home point for breast cancer patients, he said, given the finding that deaths occur soon after diagnosis, is: "Once diagnosed, they should get treatment ASAP.''

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To learn more about the racial gap in breast cancer, visit the American Cancer Society.

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