Cardio-Oncology Health Disparities: Social Determinants of Health and Care for Black Breast Cancer Survivors

This article discusses the role of SDOH in cardio-oncology and strategies to prevent and detect adverse cardiovascular outcomes among Black breast cancer survivors.METHODS: Preliminary case study findings are presented, including treatment exposures to cardiotoxicity and SDOH in cardio-oncology influencing health outcomes in Black breast cancer survivors.FINDINGS: Nurses can address SDOH and racial disparities in cardio-oncology by being mindful of Black breast cancer survivors' increased burden of CVD risk factors, evaluating barriers to receive preventive care and cardio-oncology rehabilitation, practicing cultural humility, and adhering to evidence-based guidelines for behavioral risk management for Black breast cancer survivors.PMID:34533529 | DOI:10.1188/21.CJON.S1.36-41
Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research