BBC News - Breast cancer ‘worse’ in young, black women

I’m actually pretty sure it’s the added stress of racism.

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“Same access to treatment” doesn’t mean you get the same treatment either. Dealing with stigma in and outside the doctors office can have a huge impact on how illnesses function. Blaming biology is just ignorant.

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“But…but…racism starts at America’s shores!” - Jackasses

There’s so much research about the impact of racism on health even when controlled for class. The nature of the stressors, discrimination and oppression Black women deal with before a Black woman even reaches the doctor’s office; the poorer level of care and recommended treatments; stigmas regarding patient “responsibility” with taking medications and following treatment orders…so much stuff.

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