Initiation Of Breast Cancer Treatment Varies By Race; Patient-Doctor Communication Is Key

Black women with breast cancer were found to be three times more likely than their white counterparts to delay treatment for more than 90 days - a time delay associated with increased deaths from the disease, according to a new study led by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. But many women chose to forgo treatment altogether, and the study, published online in the May issue of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, suggests that low satisfaction regarding communication between black women and their doctors is a significant reason why they opt out...

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