Cancer survival rates lowest among African Americans
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SIH's Director for Community Health, Angie Bailey, said there are many reasons contributing to these statistics.
"It's really complex. It can deal with socio economic disparities and cultural differences, as well as access to healthcare," said Bailey.
Many of these disparities can impact access to prevention care.
"Financial barriers, there may be some concern over how much a screening is going to cost. Just fear, of what this screening will be like, and also maybe access to a primary care provider," said Bailey.
The CDC reports that while Black and white women are diagnosed with breast cancer at the same rate, Black women are 40% more likely to die.