Helen Chew, director of the Clinical Breast Cancer Program at UC Davis Health, stated that the Asian American diaspora is so broad and diverse that simple explanations for the increase in breast cancer aren't obvious. She highlighted the complexity of the issue, noting, "It's a real trend, and it is just difficult to tease out exactly why it is. Is it because we're seeing an influx of people who have less access to care? Is it because of many things culturally where they may not want to come in if they see something on the..."
Recent federal data reveals alarming trends for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women. About 11,000 AAPI women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. Rates of new breast cancer diagnoses in this group have risen sharply, especially among those under 50. The data reflects ongoing cultural and systemic challenges these women face, making it urgent to explore the distinct factors driving this increase.
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