Pharmacists Should Assume a Larger Role in Overcoming the Racial/Ethnic Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women in the United States, and it accounts for 1 out of 3 diagnoses of cancer. In the recent past, various studies have consistently shown poor breast cancer screening rates in the racial and ethnic minority populations, including African Americans, Native Indians, Asians, and Hispanics. It clearly indicates that the current strategies to increase awareness regarding breast cancer screening methods in the minority groups have not been up to the mark. Therefore, it becomes essential to highlight this issue and design effective strategies to increase the screening rates in the women belonging to minority groups.