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Black Women Die of Breast Cancer At Higher Rates Than White Women

What: A study from Mass General Brigham found that Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, regardless of what kind of breast cancer they have. The risk of death for Black women was “17% to 50% higher depending on the type of breast cancer, underscoring the ongoing racial disparities in healthcare.”

Why it matters: “’These findings underscore a stark reality in our healthcare system: Black women are facing higher risks of death from breast cancer compared to their white counterparts, across all types of the disease. This disparity isn’t just about biology,’ added co-author Paulette Chandler, MD, associate epidemiologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. ‘It’s a call to action for healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities alike to confront these inequities head-on and strive for meaningful change in breast cancer outcomes.’”

Source: Inside Precision MedicineWhat: A study from Mass General Brigham found that Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, regardless of what kind of breast cancer they have. The risk of death for Black women was “17% to 50% higher depending on the type of breast cancer, underscoring the ongoing racial disparities in healthcare.”

Why it matters: “’These findings underscore a stark reality in our healthcare system: Black women are facing higher risks of death from breast cancer compared to their white counterparts, across all types of the disease. This disparity isn’t just about biology,’ added co-author Paulette Chandler, MD, associate epidemiologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. ‘It’s a call to action for healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities alike to confront these inequities head-on and strive for meaningful change in breast cancer outcomes.’”

Source: Inside Precision Medicine

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