The perils of generalization: Rethinking breast cancer screening guidelines for young women of color

Women of Color are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40 years and are more likely to die (vs non‐Hispanic Whites). These findings support the concern that the US Preventive Services Task Force breast cancer guidelines adversely affect Women of Color.

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Published in:Cancer 2021-12, Vol.127 (23), p.4359-4361
Main Authors: Seewaldt, Victoria L., Bernstein, Leslie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast cancer
breast cancer incidence
breast cancer screening
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
breast self examination
Cancer screening
disparities
Early Detection of Cancer - standards
Ethnic and Racial Minorities
Female
Guidelines
Humans
Mammography - standards
Mass Screening - standards
Medical screening
USPSTF
young women breast cancer
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Summary:Women of Color are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40 years and are more likely to die (vs non‐Hispanic Whites). These findings support the concern that the US Preventive Services Task Force breast cancer guidelines adversely affect Women of Color.
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/cncr.33840