Disparities in Cancer Care | Specialty

The OncLive Disparities in Cancer Care condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on disparities in care with regards to race, gender, demographics, geographics, and socioeconomic status. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on studies evaluating these various disparities and how they impact clinical trial enrollment and oncology treatment.

Dr Obeng-Gyasi on Breast Cancer Mortality Rates in Resource-Poor Neighborhoods

April 6th 2024

Samilia Obeng-Gyasi, MD, MPH, discusses breast cancer mortality rates in resource-poor neighborhoods.

Taplin Tackles Equitable Treatment in Prostate Cancer

March 24th 2024

Mary-Ellen Taplin, MD, discusses ways to mitigate health care disparities in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer.

Mahtani Emphasizes Empowering Women in Oncology Through Sponsorship, Support Networks, and Self Care

March 18th 2024

Reshma Mahtani, DO, spotlights the challenges women in oncology may face throughout their careers and gives some advice to those just starting out.

Dr Taplin on Addressing Disparities in Prostate Cancer Care Through Community Engagement

March 15th 2024

Mary-Ellen Taplin, MD, discusses efforts to address disparities in access to, and delivery of, prostate cancer care.

Navigating Career Crossroads: Insights from Hope Rugo’s Journey as a Woman in Oncology

March 15th 2024

Hope S. Rugo, MD, draws on her own journey as a woman in oncology to provide insights on navigating career transitions and building support networks.

Dr Rugo on Challenges Faced as a Woman in Oncology

March 11th 2024

Hope S. Rugo, MD, discusses challenges that women face in the workplace in oncology care.

Dr Smith on the Value of Mentorship in Oncology

March 8th 2024

Sonali M. Smith, MD, discusses the value of mentorship in oncology practice on International Women’s Day.

Dr Möller on Gender Biases in Oncology

March 8th 2024

Mecker G. Möller, MD, discusses the importance of addressing gender biases in oncology.

Dr Coopey on Institutional and Societal Initiatives to Support Women in Oncology

March 8th 2024

Suzanne B. Coopey, MD, FACS, discusses ways that women in oncology can feel further supported and advocated for in the cancer care space.

Dr Coopey on Addressing Gender Disparities in Cancer Care

March 8th 2024

Suzanne B. Coopey, MD, FACS, discusses the importance of addressing gender disparities in cancer care.

2024 Outlook on Cancer Care: Striving to Overcome the Challenges

March 5th 2024

Although novel therapies have improved cancer care, cancer diagnoses have increased, with more than 2 million new cases estimated for 2024.

Dr Obeng-Gyasi on the Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Breast Cancer Outcomes

March 1st 2024

Samilia Obeng-Gyasi, MD, MPH, discusses the impact of social determinants of health on breast cancer care outcomes.

Dr Hagensee on Strategies For Cervical Cancer Prevention

February 14th 2024

Michael Hagensee, MD, PhD, discusses strategies for cervical cancer prevention and ongoing research investigating barriers to cervical cancer treatment.

Dr Mikhael on Unmet Needs in Cancer Care for Patients With Multiple Myeloma

February 4th 2024

Joseph Mikhael, MD, discusses the importance of closing gaps in care for patients with multiple myeloma in underserved populations.

Dr Siegel on the Importance of Closing the Gaps in Cancer Care

February 4th 2024

David Samuel Dicapua Siegel, MD, discusses the importance of closing the gaps in cancer care and spreading awareness of current treatment inequities in oncology through campaigns such as World Cancer Day.

Dr Simon on the Utility of Novel Treatments in Diverse Patient Populations With Cancer

February 4th 2024

George Simon, MD, FACP, FCCP, discusses the importance of enrolling diverse patient populations in cancer clinical trials.

World Cancer Day Highlights Ways to Address Gaps in Care for Black Patients With Breast Cancer

February 4th 2024

World Cancer Day is held every year on February 4th, prompting individuals across the globe to expand awareness within cancer care.

Caprice on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Transplant Outcomes in Hematologic Malignancies

January 30th 2024

Teresa Caprice, PA-C, discusses the use of post-transplant cyclophosphamide to address disparities in transplant outcomes in racial and ethnic populations.

ASCO Special Report Outlines Progress in Reducing Cancer Disparities for LGBTQ+ Individuals

December 29th 2023

Charles S. Kamen, PhD, MPH, discusses key developments and efforts that are planned and underway to further the progress that has been observed in terms of increasing cancer equity in sexual and gender minority individuals.

Dr Garmezy on the Treatment of Patients With Cancer in the Community Setting

November 22nd 2023

Benjamin Garmezy, MD, discusses the treatment of patients with cancer in the community care setting, highlighting the need to include those from this population in enrollment to clinical trials.