Study highlights breast screening barriers facing Black women in Britain

Despite the importance of screening, Black women are less likely to attend appointments than white females. This puts them at risk of a potential cancer being diagnosed late and spreading to other areas of the body. We need to understand what is preventing Black women from attending these appointments and help identify ways to remove such barriers."  Anietie Aliu, lead author of the paper, Postgraduate Researcher at the University of Surrey and a Registered NurseDiagnosing breast cancer early can dramatically improve a person's chance of survival. Breast cancer screening plays an important role in this by identifying the cancer and ensuring a person receives speedy treatment. 

Women from the Muslim faith noted the importance of indicating their religion in the medical appointment form to guarantee a female mammographer highlighting that religious beliefs can play a role in a woman's decision to attend screening. 

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University of Surrey