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Annals of Surgical Oncology Landmark Series Disparities in Surgical Oncology: Breast Cancer

  • 0Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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September 3, 2025

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September 3, 2025

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Summary

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Despite declining breast cancer mortality, significant racial disparities persist, particularly for Black women. This review examines these inequities across the cancer care continuum and proposes solutions to improve equitable outcomes in breast surgical oncology.

Area Of Science

  • Oncology
  • Health Disparities
  • Surgical Oncology

Background

  • Breast cancer mortality has decreased due to improved screening and systemic therapies.
  • These mortality reductions are not equally distributed across racial groups, indicating significant disparities.
  • Black women experience the most severe disparities in breast cancer outcomes.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To review research on racial disparities in breast surgical oncology.
  • To focus specifically on the inequities faced by Black women.
  • To identify strategies for addressing these disparities.

Main Methods

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on racial disparities in breast cancer.
  • Analysis of disparities across the continuum of care: access, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and survivorship.
  • Focused examination of data pertaining to Black women.

Main Results

  • Significant racial and ethnic disparities exist throughout the breast cancer care continuum.
  • These disparities impact access to care, diagnostic timeliness, surgical treatment options, and survivorship.
  • Black women are disproportionately affected by these inequities.

Conclusions

  • Racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes remain a critical issue in surgical oncology.
  • Addressing these disparities requires a multi-faceted approach targeting the entire care continuum.
  • Strategies to improve equitable care and outcomes for all racial groups, especially Black women, are essential.