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.

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.

Dr Etame on How Patient Socioeconomic Status Affects Cancer Care

November 7th 2023

Arnold Etame, MD, PhD, discusses the effects of a patient’s socioeconomic status on the cancer treatment options they receive.

Kelsen on DEI Initiatives at Columbia University in Patients With Cancer

November 6th 2023

Moshe Kelsen, MBA, discusses ongoing initiatives that aim to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for patients with cancer receiving treatment at Columbia University.

Social Determinants of Health Impact Survival Outcomes in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

October 29th 2023

Marisol Miranda-Galvis, DDS, MS, PhD, highlights the importance of understanding which social determinants of health have the greatest influence on treatment-related outcomes in patients with hematologic malignancies, expands on key variables identified in a systematic review of these disparities, and emphasizes the importance of continuing to implement new strategies to increase access to quality treatments.

Dr Velázquez Mañana on Survivorship Care Needs in Older Patients With Lung Cancer

September 29th 2023

Ana Velázquez Mañana, MD, discusses findings from a study determining survivorship care needs in low-income, older patients with lung cancer.