Modern medicine has revolutionized cancer treatment, and the prognosis for many cancers today is very good if caught early. That’s why regular screenings for certain cancers are a crucial part of preventive care. Unfortunately, these screenings are not always readily available to everyone, a shameless issue that can otherwise lead to preventable consequences.
What Kinds of Disparities are Prevalent in Cancer Screenings?
Linda Goler Blount reported last year in Oncology Times on a study from the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Researchers found that Black women weren’t as likely to, receive a digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) screening, the standard for annual breast cancer screenings.