AACR Disparities 2021

Equal Access to Care May Eliminate Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Outcomes

One study suggested that modifiable factors could improve racial disparities in the stage at which lung cancer is diagnosed.

Microaggressions and Lack of Tailored Resources: Challenges for LGBTQ+ Patients With Cancer

Survey responses revealed a lack of culturally competent care and tailored resources.

Proteins May Predict Lethal Prostate Cancer in African-American Patients

The proteins were only predictive for African-American patients, not European-American patients.

Eligibility Criteria for Pancreatic Cancer Trials Exclude More Black Patients Than White Patients

Standard eligibility criteria perpetuate racial disparities and are often not medically justifiable, according to researchers.

Data Hide ‘Critical Disparities’ in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Incidence Among Asian Americans

The incidence was highest among Laotian and Chinese Americans.

Allostatic Load May Impact Treatment, Survival in Patients With Breast Cancer

Allostatic load was associated with a 14% increase in the risk of death.