Genomic Alterations Distinct for Black Men With Prostate Cancer
Frequencies of genomic alterations in current therapeutic targets similar for AFR, EUR men.
Racial Disparities
African-American Participation Inadequate in Cancer Drug Trials
Consistent underrepresentation seen in clinical trials evaluating medications across major cancer types.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities Seen in Economic Burden Due to Cancer Deaths
Non-Hispanic blacks have higher age-standardized PYLL, lost earning rates than whites for 13 of 19 sites.
Race and Income Influence Risk for Severe COVID-19
Higher risk seen for black and American Indian versus white adults, for those living in low-income households.
Pediatric Brain Cancer Outcomes Worse for Black, Hispanic Patients
Disparities for disease severity not seen at diagnosis, meaning postdiagnosis factors may affect outcome
Elderly, Non-Hispanic Blacks Less Likely to Receive Guideline-Concordant Treatment for Lung Cancer
Disparities between NCCN guideline-concordant treatment and actual care were most likely to occur in two patient populations.
Use of Novel Therapy, Stem Cell Transplant in Multiple Myeloma Varies by Race
African-Americans, Hispanics have longer time from MM diagnosis to novel therapy initiation than whites.
Racial, Ethnic Minorities Want to See Doctor Who Shares Their Culture
Minorities more likely to report difficulty seeing a culturally similar health care provider.
American Indians, Alaska Natives Have Higher Cancer Incidence
Higher rates reported for lung, liver, kidney, colorectal, and stomach cancers versus whites.
Racial Disparity Shown in Odds of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Odds of TNBC diagnosis increased for black, Hispanic, and younger women.
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