Impact of patient group differences and socio-economic disparities in breast cancer care

In this interview, Monique Gary, MD discusses the impact of patient group differences and socio-economic disparities in breast cancer care from her perspective as breast surgical oncologist.

In the beginning, she briefly introduces the topic of breast cancer, explaining the typical preventable and non-preventable risk factors for breast cancer and the difference between normal and high-risk patients. She then focuses on the role of  ethnic background and the impact of socio-economic factors on breast cancer prevalence, diagnosis and treatment supported by impressive examples and stories from her clinical practice. She also highlights where we are today in breast cancer care when it comes to disparities, and what needs to be improved in the future.