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  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

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  • Black women experience a 40% higher mortality rate from breast cancer compared to White women.
  • Medically underserved communities, particularly those with a high proportion of Black residents, face unique challenges in breast cancer screening and diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess knowledge of breast cancer screening recommendations.
  • To identify barriers to breast cancer risk assessment and mammographic screening.
  • To evaluate delays in diagnostic follow-up for women in a low-income, predominantly Black community.

Main Methods:

  • Surveys were administered to women during a free mobile mammography screening event.
  • Data collected included perceptions of and barriers to screening, as well as health insurance status.
  • Retrospective data on time to diagnostic imaging and biopsy were collected for women recalled from screening.

Main Results:

  • Cost and lack of insurance coverage were the most frequently cited barriers to screening mammography (30%).
  • Women under 50 reported more barriers to screening than older women.
  • A trend toward longer delays in biopsy was observed for women without a primary care physician (PCP).

Conclusions:

  • Mobile mammography events can help overcome screening barriers but require enhanced navigation and coordination for follow-up care.
  • Addressing financial and logistical barriers is crucial for improving breast cancer screening rates and outcomes.
  • Timely diagnostic resolution is essential for all patients, especially in underserved communities.