Reply: Early onset of breast cancer in black British women: how reliable are the findings?
2008
Breast Cancer Onset in Black British Women
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Duffy S W, Bowen R L, Ryan D A, Hart I R, Jones J L
Primary Institution: Institute of Cancer and Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre
Hypothesis
Do black patients have an earlier onset of breast cancer compared to white patients?
Conclusion
Black patients tend to have an earlier onset of breast cancer and poorer survival rates for small tumors.
Supporting Evidence
- Black patients have an earlier onset of breast cancer compared to white patients.
- The younger age at onset was observed in all black ethnic subgroups.
- Socioeconomic status did not significantly differ between ethnic groups.
Takeaway
Black women get breast cancer earlier than white women, and they don't survive as well when the tumors are small.
Limitations
Hospital admissions may not accurately reflect geographical areas, making it difficult to draw absolute conclusions.
Participant Demographics
Black African, Caribbean, and British patients were included.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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