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. Llanos on Genetic Disparities in Cancer Care

September 21st 2022

Adana A.M. Llanos, PhD, MPH, discusses disparities in genetic research in cancer care.

From Anguish to Action: Turning Despair Into Efforts to Improve Racial Equity

September 16th 2022

Oncology fellows at the University of North Carolina turned their despair over the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor into an effort to improve racial equity.

Black Patients With HCC, Those Living in High-Poverty Neighborhoods Have Higher Odds of Experiencing Treatment Delays

September 6th 2022

Data from a recent analysis revealed that nearly 1 in 7 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma experience treatment delays, with higher odds observed in Black patients and those living in high poverty neighborhoods.

Dr. Winestone on Disparities with Diagnosis in Pediatric Leukemia

August 31st 2022

Lena Winestone, MD, discusses disparities with diagnosis in pediatric leukemia.

Sylvester Names Dr. Sophia George to Lead the Cancer Center’s Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

August 26th 2022

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has named Sophia George, PhD, the inaugural associate director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Analysis Reveals Racial Disparities in Timeliness of Treatment With IMRT Among Individuals With Cancer

August 22nd 2022

Non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients with cancer are significantly more likely to experience delays in receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy.

Goldberg and Sussman Dissect Disparities in Gastric Cancer Mortality Rates

August 18th 2022

Drs Goldberg and Sussman discuss key findings from their research on rates of gastrointestinal mortality, the factors that could contribute to these differences, and ways these disparities can be addressed.

CCNE1 Amplifications Tied to Racial Disparities in Serous Endometrial Cancer Outcomes

August 18th 2022

Julian Schink, MD, discusses a study evaluating racial differences in the mutational landscape of serous endometrial cancer, underscores the need for appropriate genomic testing and treatment for Black women with the disease, and explains the importance of racial representation across clinical trials.

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Researchers Receive Price Family Foundation Health Equity Research Awards

August 11th 2022

The National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center has partnered with the Price Family Foundation to fund 8 research teams developing novel cancer therapies and improving cancer outcomes for historically marginalized communities in the Bronx.

Advances in Site Self-Assessment Tools Aim to Bolster Equity in Clinical Trials

August 4th 2022

National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers routinely perform clinical trial site self-assessments. However, participation in these types of assessments is far less commonplace among community oncology sites.

Retrospective Analysis Highlights Disparities in Germline Testing in Prostate Cancer

August 2nd 2022

Carrie Horton, MS, CGC, discusses how the findings from a retrospective analysis of germline testing rates among racially diverse groups of men with prostate cancer will guide future research and influence the steps community oncologists can take to increase testing rates.

Horton on Addressing the Equity Gap of Genetic Testing in Cancer Care

August 1st 2022

Carrie Horton, MS, CGC, discusses the importance of addressing the equity gap of genetic testing in cancer care.

Addressing Disparities in Lung Cancer Begins With Accountability

July 28th 2022

Narjust Florez (Duma), MD, discusses the alarming regularity of disparities in lung cancer care, the elements that perpetuate them, and ways to address them on an individual and institutional level.

ASCO, ACCC Issue Recommendations to Boost Clinical Trial Diversity

July 24th 2022

The American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Association of Community Cancer Centers have issued a joint statement outlining 6 recommendations for boosting participation among underserved communities.

Undocumented Immigrants With Cancer Face Unique Care Challenges

July 15th 2022

Undocumented immigrants continue to face discriminatory policies, which affect those with cancer on emotional, financial, physical, and social levels.

Dr. Porcu on the Need for Diverse Representation in Clinical Trials

July 14th 2022

Pierluigi Porcu, MD, discusses the need for diverse representation in clinical trials.

Survival is Significantly Poorer for Young Black Patients With AML Compared With White Counterparts

July 11th 2022

Despite receiving similar treatment, Black patients between the ages of 18 and 29 years with acute myeloid leukemia were twice as likely to die within 5 years compared with Whites.

Women in Oncology: How Leukemia Treatment has Changed and Stayed Stagnant Over the Years

July 8th 2022

Judith Karp, MD; Azra Raza, MD; and Michelle M. Le Beau, PhD, highlight the decades-long evolution of the leukemia field and express challenges such as defining the causes of leukemia and developing therapies to treat the disease and mitigate adverse effects like bone pain.

Dr. Kamath on the Inclusion of Underrepresented Groups in Clinical Trials

June 24th 2022

Suneel Kamath, MD, discusses the importance of including underrepresented patient populations in clinical trials.

New USPSTF Guidelines Increase Lung Cancer Screening Among African Americans

June 22nd 2022

The US Preventive Services Task Force updated its lung cancer screening guidelines in 2021 to include more members of vulnerable populations, including African Americans, women, and the LGBTQ community.