Black women in the UK are at a significantly higher risk of dying from breast cancer, often receiving diagnoses at later stages and with more aggressive forms of the disease. A key factor contributing to this disparity is the notably lower rate of breast cancer screening among Black women compared to other demographic groups.
A recent review study published in Psycho-Oncology by researchers at the University of Surrey highlights critical gaps in existing research on breast cancer within the Black community, as well as the barriers that prevent Black African and Black Caribbean women in the UK from participating in potentially life-saving screenings.
