Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Practice and Treatment Disparities in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Focus on Interventions Within Pharmacy Practice

Description:,Disparities in health care and cancer care can be attributed to multiple socioeconomic, geographic or environmental, and cultural factors. These disparities impact cancer care and outcomes, especially among patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), due to its poor prognosis and limited targeted therapy options. In particular, TNBC is more commonly diagnosed in African American women, and both biologic and non-biologic factors have been identified as contributing to its incidence in this population. This module will provide pharmacists with tools and resources to identify socioeconomic factors, such as lack of insurance or access to health care, that may adversely impact patients with TNBC. The activity also includes a social worker perspective to add insight into health care disparities and other challenges affecting patients with TNBC.,,Educational Objectives:,At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:,• Examine common disparities in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and their impact on patient care,• Identify situations within pharmacy practice in which disparities may impact the delivery of optimal patient care,• Explore pharmacist-driven strategies to help patients with TNBC overcome treatment disparities and gain access to better care.