Health Disparities: Genetics Plays An Important Role In Cancer Detection, Prognosis Among Minorities

Research reported at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, April 12-16, suggests that poorer outcomes for breast cancer and prostate cancer among minorities may be due to biologic factors. In addition, researchers present a new theory on why a recent decline in breast cancer rates was less pronounced among African-American women, and offer data on a relatively simple means of reducing racial disparities in breast cancer care.

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Filed under: Breast Cancer on April 17th, 2008