In this episode of Back to Health, Englander Institute for Precision Medicine Member Lisa Newman, M.D. (left) and Vivian Bea, M.D. discuss the importance of early detection and diagnosis for breast cancer within minority populations. They focus on why there is such a disparity in access to care and how to close those that gap. They discuss the integrative cancer care approach at Weill Cornell Medicine, including clinical guidance and educational resources to help spread awareness of the risks of breast cancer.
With the spotlight on our collaborative approach to patient care, the series will present cutting-edge treatments, innovative therapies as well as real-life stories that will answer common questions for both patients and their caregivers.
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The above article originally appeared on the Weill Cornell Medicine News website on December 28, 2020.