`` They 're not getting more breast cancer than other women , but they 're less likely to survive as long , '' said Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez , a member of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 's National Health Advisory Council and chairwoman of the Komen Foundation National Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council . Hispanic women die of breast cancer at later stages , research shows . However , cultural barriers and lack of insurance may impede medical care . Other factors include fear of results and difficulty scheduling an operation .
Hispanic women die of breast cancer at later stages , research shows . However , cultural barriers and lack of insurance may impede medical care . Other factors include fear of results and difficulty scheduling an operation .