Studies lacking for trans breast cancer screening trends

There are limited studies that examine breast cancer screening trends in transgender people, according to a report published April 23 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. A team led by Millie Chokshi from the University of Miami in Florida found that while studies that do include transgender participants have mixed results, these participants had lower rates of breast cancer screening than cisgender participants. “More research is needed regarding breast cancer screening of transgender and gender-diverse people to inform the development of protocols that ensure equitable access to preventative care,” the Chokshi team wrote. Little is known about breast cancer screening trends in trans and gender-diverse people. Most data used in the U.S. come from European studies that have explored trends in this area. The researchers wrote that this is concerning since more data is needed to inform recommendations made by clinicians to their patients and by national guidelines to clinicians. Chokshi and colleagues analyzed the state of existing research literature, providing a summary report of current breast cancer screening rates in trans adults. They included 12 previously published studies in their analysis, using the following inclusion criteria: included at least one participant who identifies as a trans or gender-diverse person; at least one trans participant with top-surgery or currently receiving estrogen-based gender affirming hormone therapy; and results...
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