Leading the Way: Improving Breast Cancer Disparities for Minority Patients in Chicago Race, Ethnicity, and Breast Cancer: Screening and Diagnosis
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This activity was included in a series of workshops as part of a quality improvement program “Leading the Way: Improving Breast Cancer Disparities for Minority Patients in Chicago.” Led by Olufunmilayo Olopade, MD, FACP, this initiative is studying the effectiveness of targeted interventions in improving breast cancer care for African American women treated in Cook County. In this workshop, Dr. Nan Chen from the University of Chicago Medicine discusses screening and mammography rates among racial/ethnic groups. Dr. Chen also touches on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, factors that influence disparities such as fears and misperceptions, the underutilization of genetic counseling and testing, and the importance of patient communication and navigation. Learn how you can address disparities in your own patient care. |
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Expiration |
Jun 22, 2023 |
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Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME, Radiology / RAD Tech CE |
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Format |
Webinar / Webcast / Video |
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Credits / Hours |
0.25 |
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Accreditation |
ACCME |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Chair: Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, MD, FASCO Faculty: Nan Chen, MD |
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Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Surgery, Radiology / Imagery / Nuclear Medicine, Oncology / Cancer / Radiation Therapy, OB/GYN / Women's Health |
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Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Supported by educational grants from Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca. Sponsored by the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center, the University of Chicago Center for Continuing Medical Education, University of Illinois Chicago Cancer Center and their Chicago Cancer Screening and Testing Access Coalition (CCSTAC), and the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL). |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
ACHL CME, race, ethnicity, minority patients, Chicago, UChicago Medicine, Nan Chen, MD, oncology, breast cancer, racial disparities, social determinants of health, patient communication, patient navigation, screening, breast cancer screening, mammography, mammogram, tomosynthesis, cancer mortality, black women, white women, genetic testing, time to diagnosis, imaging, biopsy, uninsured women, socioeconomic status Free CE CME |
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