Health Inequality in Breast Cancer Patients: a Single Institution Review

Purpose: Locally advanced breast cancer occurs in 10 –30% of new patients, and rarely with fungating breast wounds (FBW) [1]. FBW occurs from infiltration into skin, blood and lymphatics and if left untreated may have significant physiological, psychological and emotional consequences on patients and families [1,2]. Management requires systemic trea tment, alongside wound care and radiotherapy [1,3]. Ethnicity has been shown to impact outcomes of breast cancer, with higher mortality found in Black women compared to Caucasians [5].
Source: Clinical Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research