Disparities
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Getting a Read on CancerCancer patients are increasingly receiving treatments guided by the molecular characteristics of their cancer cells. But patients may have unequal access to testing and targeted therapies.
by Kate Yandell
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Reinforcements for Cancer ResearchScientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Does Medicaid Expansion Have an Impact?Analysis suggests states that opted for Medicaid expansion had higher use of hormone therapy for breast cancer patients.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Achieving Health EqualityNational Cancer Institute director Norman “Ned” Sharpless describes the challenge and opportunity of studying cancer disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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The Roots of Rural Health DisparitiesNew research shows that rural cancer patients have the same health outcomes as urban cancer patients so long as they are involved in a clinical trial.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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A New Guideline for Cervical Cancer ScreeningPhysicians Lee Learman and Francisco Garcia discuss the updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guideline and the need to increase access to cervical cancer screening.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Forward Look
Lung Cancer Biology Differs by Race, Study ShowsResearch findings could help improve personalized treatments for lung cancer patients.
by Stephen Ornes
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Policy Matters
Putting an End to Cancer Health DisparitiesCancer has a disproportionate impact on disadvantaged and minority groups. The AACR 2020 by 2020 initiative is a step toward closing the gap.
by Michael A. Caligiuri, MD
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Forward Look
Opening Clinical Trials to HIV-Positive Cancer PatientsIncluding patients with HIV is part of a larger effort to broaden cancer clinical trial eligibility.
by Andy Kopsa
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Omitting ObesityMany cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research.
by Cici Zhang
