NIH Grants (Breast Cancer)
Breast Cancer in Young Women - Population-Based Approach
Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 4th, 1998
Amount: (Not provided). Grant Expires: This Fiscal Year. Project Number: 5 R01 CA64730-04. Principal Investigator: Bloom, Joan R. Performing Organization: Northern California Cancer Center. Abstract: "Breast cancer incidence and mortality are higher in young African-American women than in young white women. Little data exist regarding the responses of poor women and women of color to the cancer experience. However, anecdotal information and data from focus groups suggest that these women need information about cancer and its treatment, and how to interact with the medical care system, including communicating with physicians. Our...
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