Mayo Clinic Minute - Breast cancer in Hispanic women in US, importance of screening

Breast cancer can affect all people, regardless of race, or gender. It's the second leading cause of cancer death for women overall, and for Hispanic women in the U.S, it's the leading cause of cancer death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

There's no one reason for the disparity. There are no genetic differences. But social determinants of health, access to health care, lifestyle, lack of breast cancer screening and follow up care all may play a role in the high mortality rates for this diverse group of women of Hispanic heritage.

Dr. Carlos Vargas, a radiation oncologist at Mayo Clinic says preventative screening is vital to saving lives.
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