Racial/Ethnic Minorities Have Higher Risk of Familial-Associated Early-Onset Cancer
The study showed differences by cancer type and race/ethnicity.
Health Disparity
Overcoming Obstacles to Health Equity in Breast Cancer Prevention and Control
The current scientific evidence may not be generalizable to underrepresented groups.
Disparities in Breast Cancer Survival Persist for Black Women
Although nearly all metrics improved for racial-ethnic minorities, recent breast cancer-related mortality in Florida still higher in Black women.
Perceived Financial Barriers Hinder Cervical Cancer Screening
72 percent of low-income, uninsured, or publicly insured women perceived financial barriers to screening.
Women Have Worse Oncologic Outcomes in High-Risk NMIBC
Among patients with high-risk pTa bladder cancer, female sex was significantly associated with a higher risk for stage progression compared with male sex.
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Pediatric and AYA Cancer Rates Can Vary Widely by Single Year of Age
Looking at single year of age revealed “substantial” differences.
Younger Patients Less Likely to Die From NMIBC
The investigators found no significant age-related differences in survival from muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Down From 2014 to 2018
Decrease seen for 11 of the 19 most common cancers among men and for 14 of the 20 most common cancers among women.
Race May Influence Treatment Receipt in Prostate Cancer
In high treatment benefit category, Black men less likely to receive definitive treatment than non-Black men.
Age and Stage at Breast Cancer Diagnosis Don’t Account for Racial Disparities in Distant Metastases
Black patients were more likely than White patients to have distant metastases.
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