Publication Date
10-23-2020
Keywords
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, metastatic breast cancer, male breast cancer, health care disparities, clinical trials
Abstract
This special issue introduction provides a brief history of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and focuses on patient populations often omitted from annual marketing campaigns. The importance of research is emphasized as a means to improve the outcomes of people with metastatic breast cancer and male breast cancer as well as to address health care inequities related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Recommended Citation
Attai DJ. Action items for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2020;7:291-4. doi: 10.17294/2330-0698.1801
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Health Services Research Commons, Neoplasms Commons, Oncology Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Surgery Commons, Translational Medical Research Commons, Women's Health Commons
Submitted
September 8th, 2020
Accepted
October 22nd, 2020