Mammography Rates Did Not Return to Pre-pandemic Levels for Asian, Hispanic Women
Several months after the onset of the pandemic, mammography rates nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels for most women—but for Asian and Hispanic women, the...
African American Breast Cancer Survivors at Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
A study found that African American survivors of breast cancer have a disproportionately high rate of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study was...
Risk Factors for Nerve Damage After Chemotherapy
A study published in JAMA Network Open determined clinical and biological risk factors for the development of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) after cancer treatment
"CIPN...
Going To Consecutive Mammography Exams Cuts Breast Cancer Death Risk in Half
Women who took part in their past two consecutive mammography examinations had a significantly reduced risk of breast cancer mortality, a study found.
"While there...
Screenings For Breast Cancer Declined During COVID-19 Pandemic
A study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer screenings, finding a significant drop in screenings at the onset of the...
Racial Differences in Emotional Distress Among Breast Cancer Survivors During COVID-19 Pandemic Reflects Past...
White and Black breast cancer survivors are experiencing different levels of emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey found, which may speak to...
Minority, Low Socioeconomic Status Women Have Less Access to Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Screening
Women of minority race and low socioeconomic status have lower access to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) screening, which may contribute to persisting disparities in...
