Follow-up of abnormal screening mammograms among low-income ethnically diverse women: findings from a qualitative study.

Black and brown women experience longer delays in receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and increased morbidity and mortality following diagnosis as compared with white women. Women who recently received abnormal screening mammograms were interviewed about their experiences with follow-up. Women who experienced delayed follow-up care reported dissatisfaction with communication of results; perceived disrespect, logistical barriers; anxiety and fear about a possible cancer diagnosis; and a lack of information about breast cancer screening and symptoms.