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The study aims to explore timing delays from diagnosis to treatment among Black and Hispanic women with triple-negative breast cancer compared to White women.

February 22, 2026Clinical Cancer Research

Abstract PS4-09-14: Timing delays from diagnosis to first treatment in black and hispanic versus white women with triple-negative breast cancer

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MCM. Mazo CanolaThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio CHCosmina HogeaGilead Sciences (Spain)KBKandis V. BackusGilead Sciences (United States)

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Mixed-methods approach reveals longer treatment delays for Black and Hispanic women with triple-negative breast cancer, suggesting significant disparities in care.

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The study aims to explore timing delays from diagnosis to treatment among Black and Hispanic women with triple-negative breast cancer compared to White women.
Conducted quantitative analysis using claims data from commercial and Medicaid managed care sources.
Inclusion criteria required claims for breast cancer and TNBC-related therapy within 12 months post-diagnosis.
Performed qualitative interviews with women diagnosed with TNBC to understand their lived experiences.
Black women experienced a delay of over 5 weeks in treatment compared to White women (82.1 days vs. 44.2 days).
Hispanic women faced almost 3 weeks longer delays than White women (63.2 days).
Qualitative findings indicated higher reports of discrimination and care team dismissiveness among Black and Hispanic women, contributing to delays.

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Canola et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9dc0482488d673cd3e33 https://doi.org/10.1158/1557-3265.sabcs25-ps4-09-14

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Mixed-methods approach reveals longer treatment delays for Black and Hispanic women with triple-negative breast cancer, suggesting significant disparities in care.

Abstract PS4-09-14: Timing delays from diagnosis to first treatment in black and hispanic versus white women with triple-negative breast cancer

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Abstract PS4-09-14: Timing delays from diagnosis to first treatment in black and hispanic versus white women with triple-negative breast cancer

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