Optimizing Breast Imaging: Needs and Opportunities for Refugee Women in Italy and Low-Income Countries

Mammographic screening is a key tool for early detection and improved survival in breast cancer.However, access to such screening remains inconsistent and far from a universal right.Refugee women, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants are often excluded from national programs due to legal, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers.This exclusion leads to a higher risk of late-stage diagnosis and consequently increased morbidity and mortality (1, 2).