Prostate MRI to Diagnose Prostate Cancer Less Likely in Black Men
Racial disparity in the use of emerging diagnostic technologies may widen gaps in cancer treatment and outcomes, according to investigators.
Health Disparity
Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals
There has been no improvement in representation of Black patients since the implementation of a 2015 FDA action plan to improve diversity.
Exhaustion-Related Burnout Higher in Underrepresented Medical Students
Medical students who are underrepresented in medicine reported modestly higher levels of exhaustion-related burnout.
Cancer Centers’ Nondiscrimination Policies Fall Short for LGBTQ+ Patients
Of 64 cancer centers analyzed, 56% had a nondiscrimination policy that qualified as LGBTQ+ friendly.
Adherence to Tamoxifen Therapy Declines in Male Patients With Breast Cancer
A population-based study revealed risk factors for endocrine therapy discontinuation and medication nonadherence in men with breast cancer.
Can Aspirin Prevent Gastric Cancer?
New research suggests aspirin may lower the risk for gastric adenocarcinoma in women but not in men.
Ovarian Cancer Patients in PARP Inhibitor Trials Don’t Reflect Real-World Population
Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Black patients were significantly underrepresented, but Asian/Pacific Islander patients were overrepresented.
Younger Black Men Have Worst Survival in the mRCC Population
Possible reasons for the survival disparity include differences in obesity and smoking incidence among Black men younger than 50 years.
Skin Cancer Risk Factors, Health Behaviors Differ Among Asian American Groups
Researchers identified cultural and practical differences among Asian American subgroups that should influence culturally aware counseling for these patients.
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma Survival Varies by Race, SES
The risk of death was higher for Hispanic Black and White patients vs non-Hispanic White patients.
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