Healthcare Disparities in Breast Cancer

  • Differentiate between health disparity versus health inequity
  • Discuss how race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status contribute to breast cancer disparities 
  • Describe the impact of culture, implicit bias, and institutional racism on treatment outcomes and mortality 

Rose Dimarco

PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

Jefferson Health’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

Dr. Rose DiMarco is an advanced clinical pharmacist of oncology at Jefferson Health’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, specializing in breast and gynecologic cancer care. She presents at Jefferson’s Cancer Support Center to members of the community on topics such as Chemotherapy Side Effects, Targeted Therapy, Supportive Care Management, and Insomnia in Cancer, and is an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience preceptor for pharmacy students looking to gain education and training in oncology. Dr. DiMarco is a member of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association and serves on APSHO’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Dr. DiMarco has the following relevant financial relationship to disclose:

  • Bristol Myers Squibb Advisory Board for Oncology – Immunotherapy

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Pre-Test: Healthcare Disparities in Breast Cancer
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail This pre-test is designed to assess your current knowledge on this topic. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. There is no time limit and your response will be kept confidential. This is required to move on to the next component.
Healthcare Disparities in Breast Cancer
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Post-Test: Healthcare Disparities in Breast Cancer
3 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  3/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  3/3 points to pass This post-test is required to earn your CE certificate. You must answer all the questions correctly to earn credit for this module. You have 3 attempts to pass the post-test.
Evaluation: Healthcare Disparities in Breast Cancer
17 Questions
17 Questions Please review and answer all the required questions.
CE Certificates: Healthcare Disparities in Breast Cancer
Up to 0.50 CE credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 0.50 CE credits available  |  Certificate available