CHICAGO (October 21, 2021): African-American women have the highest mortality rate of all women with breast cancer. A significant number of African-American women present at an earlier age of diagnosis as well as with more advanced stage of the disease. Five physicians will discuss barriers in access to screening and treatment, current recommendations for screening including risk-assessment models, modalities, and frequencies recommended for African-American women, and the impact of and strategies to reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment in this population.
WHAT: A live press briefing featuring a panel of nationally recognized experts will follow their presentation “Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes in Black Women: Time for a Change” at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) annual ACS Clinical Congress being held virtually (October 23–27).
WHEN: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. (EDT)
WHERE: Newswise platform
DETAILS: This follow-up session for the press will include a summary and discussion of the panel presentation, along with a Q&A for reporters. Reporters are encouraged to view the panel session (click here) before attending this virtual live press briefing.
- To obtain press credentials for the panel session on Monday, Oct. 25, email: pressinquiry@facs.org
- Media register here for the press briefing, Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Expert Panel includes:
- Lisa Newman, MD, MPH, FACS, FASCO, director of the breast program for the Weill Cornell Medicine-NewYork Presbyterian Hospital Network
- Anita T. Johnson, MD, FACS, CTCA breast cancer program director
- Oluwadamilola Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS, FACS, chief of breast surgery and surgical director of Rena Rowan Breast Center
- Tuya Pal, MD, associate director for cancer health disparities, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research, professor of medicine, professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
- Debra Monticciolo, MD, president of the American College of Radiology and vice chair of the department of radiology (for research) and section chief of breast imaging at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple in Texas
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About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 84,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.
