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Breast reconstruction rates after mastectomy are low, with significant disparities observed. Factors like insurance type, socioeconomic status, and residency influence access to post-mastectomy breast reconstruction care.

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  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Breast reconstruction after mastectomy significantly enhances quality of life and psychosocial well-being.
  • Despite federal mandates, breast reconstruction rates remain suboptimal, with documented disparities among minority races, low socioeconomic status (SES) individuals, and those with public health insurance.
  • Numerous barriers to breast reconstruction access are not fully understood or have not been adequately studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the barriers to post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.
  • To identify factors influencing the disparities in breast reconstruction rates.
  • To inform strategies for promoting equitable access to breast reconstruction care.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study utilizing the California Cancer Registry (SEER) and California Health and Human Services Agency Cancer Surgeries databases (2000-2021).
  • Analysis included mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), delayed breast reconstruction (DBR), or mastectomy only (MO) rates.
  • Data on patient demographics (age, race, insurance, SES) and treatment setting (hospital type, urban/rural) were analyzed using Pearson's chi-square test.

Main Results:

  • Only 17.64% of mastectomy patients underwent reconstruction (IBR or DBR).
  • Private insurance, higher socioeconomic status, cancer center care, and urban residency were associated with significantly higher reconstruction rates.
  • Barriers identified include public insurance, rural residence, older age, low SES, and non-white race/ethnicity.

Conclusions:

  • Breast reconstruction rates following mastectomy are low, with significant disparities linked to insurance, SES, and geographic location.
  • Addressing financial and access barriers is crucial for improving equitable breast reconstruction rates.
  • Further research and policy interventions are needed to overcome identified obstacles and ensure all eligible patients can access breast reconstruction.