Summary

Published Date: March 19, 2018

This fact sheet summarizes one of three key findings from a study of barriers to breast cancer care in California. Specifically, it reports the specific barriers faced by low-income women, including provider shortages and time limits on public program treatment.

Read the related report, Addressing Barriers to Breast Cancer Care in California: Levers for Policy Change.

Publication Authors:

  • AJ Scheitler, Ed.D.
  • Michelle Ko MD, PhD
  • Riti Shimkhada, PhD
  • Beth Glenn, PhD
  • Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP