Breast Cancer Support for Incarcerated Women

• In Event: Roundtable: The Experience of Incarceration

Abstract

Breast cancer constitutes a significant health concern for incarcerated women, who often face unique challenges in accessing healthcare services and receiving adequate support. This scholarship proposes strategies to raise awareness and provide comprehensive support for breast cancer in incarcerated women. The investigation calls attention to criminal justice advocates, correctional facilities, and healthcare providers to develop effective breast cancer support programs tailored to the needs of incarcerated women, ultimately leading to enhanced outcomes and improved quality of life. The study would provide a comprehensive understanding of breast cancer support for incarcerated women. The paper highlights the need for targeted interventions to address disparities and improve access to quality care within correctional settings. A framework to address the intersection of breast cancer and the criminal justice system, focusing on prevention, early detection, treatment, and support for individuals involved in the criminal justice system was suggested.

Keywords: Breast cancer, incarcerated women, support programs and interventions, mixed methods, qualitative research, quantitative research, healthcare disparities, correctional settings.

Author

• Karlene P. Blackman, Bethune-Cookman University