UM: Breast Cancer

The New York Times publishes an op/ed piece by UM graduate student Ann Bell and two professors, Mark Pearlman and Raymond De Vries. They argue that the way the health care system deals with breast cancer is a detriment to quality care: “Given the haphazard growth in medical specialties and varied training programs for obstetrician-gynecologists, it is no surprise that there is a mismatch between patient needs and caregiver skills. Campaigns to raise awareness of breast cancer must do more than push for a cure. They must also seek to improve the way we organize care for those who suffer from this illness.” [Source]