Breast Cancer
Linda Muraca, RN, MN, M. Bianca Seaton, MSc, PhD(c), Mary Agnes Beduz, RN, MN, PhD, Julie Devaney, MA, Jan Angus, RN, MN, PhD, Nancy Barry, BA, Samira Chandani, Laura McDonald, BASc, Fran Odette, MSW
Women with disabilities (WWD) have the same biological risk of developing breast cancer as nondisabled women but are less likely to participate in regular cancer screening.
Many any young women, ages 18 to 22, are away from their parents, living on college campuses and exposed to lifestyle behaviors that can increase their risk of getting breast cancer.
Exculuding skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women.
The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center (NPBCC) is a comprehensive breast care center, providing screening, diagnosis, treatment, outreach, and supportive services.
Extensive reports have documented the relationship between lifestyle changes and morbidity/ mortality associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Patient navigation in cancer care refers to the individualized care provided to breast cancer patients, families, and caregivers to ease multiple barriers and facilitate timely access to qualified medical and psychosocial care.
The mission of the National Breast Cancer Foundation is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.
Uninsured patients receive half the care of their insured counterparts, leading to poorer health outcomes as a result of delayed diagnoses.
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