Racial Disparities
Poor, Non-English Speaking Cancer Patients Need Support
September 07, 2018Non-English speaking and uninsured patients with cancer may require additional support systems, such as referral to socioeconomic support, for best care.
Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Financial Burden Greater for Black vs White Women
April 25, 2018In a study that evaluated outcomes for younger, working age women with breast cancer, researchers identified differences in cancer-related financial adverse events in black women vs white women.
Factors Affecting Employment Participation in Early-stage Breast Cancer
February 20, 2018Researchers conducted a multivariate analysis to determine the factors that contribute to employment participation among women with early-stage breast cancer.
Age, Race, Sex Affect Survival for Patients With HPV-Associated Cancers
November 07, 2017Using a data sample from the CDC National Program for Cancer Registries, investigators determined how demographic factors — age, race, and sex — impact 5-year survival rates for HPV-associated cancers from initial diagnosis until death.
Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rates Down in African Americans
August 14, 2017Among adults aged 20 to 54 years, increase in CRC mortality only seen in whites aged 30 to 54 years.
Ethnic Differences, Cultural Barriers Negatively Impact Mammography Follow-up Among Asian Ethnic Groups
June 23, 2017Follow-up after abnormal results on mammography is more likely to be delayed among Asian American women compared with white women, and varies between different Asian ethnicities.
Significance of Prostate Cancer Treatment-Related Factors Differ in Black, White Men
June 19, 2017A survey of men with prostate cancer revealed that treatment-related factors impact treatment decisions differently in black men compared with white men.
Program Developed To Provide Cancer Screening Services for Under/Un-Insured Asian Indio Women
May 05, 2017Researchers summarize the program development, outcomes, and lessons learned from a program that provided cancer screening services for under/uninsured Asian Indio women.
Low Acculturated Latina Women Reported Breast Cancer Treatment Experience Differently Than Other Groups
April 27, 2017Researchers found that low acculturated Latina women were moderately less satisfied with surgeon and oncology communication compared with other racial and ethnic groups.
Breast Cancer Rates Increasing in Asian-American Women
April 14, 2017Out of 7 nationality groups studied, only Japanese women didn't have an overall increase in the disease.
Survival Better for Hispanics, Blacks With Colorectal Cancer but HR-QoL Is Better for Whites
April 13, 2017Although median survival is longer for Hispanic and black patients compared with white patients, health-related QoL is poor for minority patients.
National Databases Reports on Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities for Breast Reconstruction Vary
April 13, 2017Reporting of overall immediate breast reconstruction and of racial disparities varies significantly between SEER and 2 large US databases.
Mortality Rates Highest Among Youngest Oncology Patients, Particularly Minorities
March 29, 2017Cancer deaths within 1 month of diagnosis occur most often in patients younger than 1 years, especially among Blacks and Hispanics.
NCI Funds Project to Investigate Cancer Progression, Survival in African Americans
March 17, 2017NCI awarded a $9 million grant to Barbara A. Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University to explore factors contributing to racial disparities in cancer.
Racial Disparity Exists in Receipt of High-Quality Prostate Cancer Care
September 14, 2016Despite that most patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer receive high-quality care, a racial disparity exists, a recent study has shown.
Race Does Not Predict Prostate Cancer Metastasis Development
August 09, 2016Race is not associated with the development of metastases in patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), according to a recently published study.
BRCA1/2 Testing Recommendations Vary Between Black and White Patients
May 13, 2016Disparities in BRCA1/2 testing in black and white women is attributable to differences in physician recommendations, according to a recent study.
United States Health Report Card Finds Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist
May 02, 2016A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services finds improvements to infant mortality rates and number of insured citizens, but other problem areas persist.
Programs for Lay Health Advisors Can Be Designed to Maximize Their Impact
April 29, 2016Clear role expectations and organization support are vital for lay health advisors.
Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Need to Recognize Differences in Smoking Patterns of African Americans
April 08, 2016Screening for lung cancer may have a disparity between African Americans and whites due to differences in smoking habits.
Newly Identified Gene Mutation Predominant in Chinese With a Family History of Breast Cancer
March 28, 2016Germline mutations to the RECQL gene were identified in 0.5% of patients with familial breast cancer in a Chinese population.
Breast and Colorectal Cancer Disparities Persist in African Americans
March 10, 2016Disparities in some cancer mortality rates between African Americans and whites in the United States have decreased, but these differences remain in colorectal and breast cancers.
Inferior Outcomes for African Americans With Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma
February 10, 2016African-American pediatric patients with Hodgkin lymphoma still display a considerable survival disparity when compared to their white and Hispanic peers.
Differences in Cancer Rates Seen Among Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Populations
January 29, 2016Significant differences in cancer rates were found between Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs), according to a special report within Cancer Facts & Figures 2016.
Modifiable Factors Affect Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer
January 15, 2016Racial and ethnic variation is evident in lung cancer incidence and mortality among postmenopausal women, but other factors may also have an influence, according to a recent study.
Doctors May Convey Racial Bias Through Body Language
January 05, 2016Hospital-based physicians exhibit significantly fewer positive, rapport-building nonverbal cues with black patients than with white patients when discussing end-of-life care.
Obesity Is Not a Factor in Racial or Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Screening Adherence
December 17, 2015Adherence to cancer screening recommendations was not found to vary by race/ethnicity and body weight/obesity. In a focused look at the influence of body mass index (BMI) as a measure of obesity, some screening disparities may be decreasing.
Cancer incidence and mortality are lower among Hispanics
September 23, 2015Variations in cancer risk are likely due to differences in exposure to carcinogens, screening rates, and lifestyle factors.
Non-Hispanic black women less likely to survive endometrial cancer than other races and ethnicities
September 10, 2015Non-Hispanic black women with endometrial cancer display worse outcomes when compared to women in other racial/ethnic groups diagnosed with the same subtype of endometrial cancer.
Higher frequency of BRCA mutations observed in black women
September 02, 2015In a study reviewing black women under 50 with invasive breast cancer, 12 percent had BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations.
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