Equitable breast cancer care and outcomes for diverse ethnic women

Female Religious Leaders Are Guiding Cancer Care for Jewish Women

Sharsheret’s Global Health Leadership Training Institute trains Jewish communal advisers to guide women through cancer treatment with cultural and religious sensitivity. (SDI Productions/Getty Images). When Shoshana Polakoff was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 at the age of 37, her life was suddenly turned upside down. With three young children at home and intense chemotherapy on the horizon, she felt overwhelmed. As Polakoff learned more a…

Equitable breast cancer care and outcomes for diverse ethnic women

Explore the challenges and disparities in breast cancer care for minority women. Learn about the need for inclusive care, targeted interventions, and culturally sensitive approaches to improve outcomes.