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. Olawaiye on How to Address Disparities in Cancer Care

April 29th 2022

Alexander B. Olawaiye, MD, discusses how to address disparities in cancer care.

Beyond the Clinic: Leveraging Research to Tackle Lung Cancer Disparities

April 27th 2022

Lung cancer remains the most common cause of cancer death in the United States.

Cancer-Specific Mortality Is Higher Among Younger Black Female Patients With Breast Cancer

April 27th 2022

The risk of cancer-specific mortality in breast cancer was increased for younger adult Black female patients compared with younger adult White female patients.

Eligibility Criteria of Pancreatic Cancer Trials Perpetuate Disparities in Black Patient Participation

April 21st 2022

Traditional eligibility criteria for pancreatic cancer clinical trials reinforce underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical trial candidacy and skew standards of care in favor of non-Hispanic White participants.

Now is the Time to Improve Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trial

April 17th 2022

Fewer African American and Hispanic patients participated in oncology trials from 2003 to 2016 than from 1996 to 2002.

Study Reveals Increased Disparities in Cervical Cancer Screening Linked With COVID-19 Pandemic

April 7th 2022

Women of all races and ethnicities who were referred to a colposcopy clinic for cervical cancer screening following an abnormal Pap smear during the COVID-19 pandemic had a higher likelihood of not adhering to their appointment compared with appointment data collected prior to the pandemic.

Analysis Reveals Racial Disparities in Telemedicine Use During COVID-19 Pandemic Among Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

March 27th 2022

Data from a retrospective observational study revealed that White patients with hematologic malignancies in the United States had significantly higher uptake of telemedicine vs Black patients, reflecting disparities that require further exploration.

Dr. Weksler on Addressing Disparities in Lung Cancer Care Delivery

March 26th 2022

Benny Weksler, MD, MBA, FACS, FACCP, discusses efforts being made at Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute to address disparities in the delivery of care and its impact on the screening and treatment of lung cancer.

Advancements in Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care to Be Highlighted at 2022 Capital Health Cancer Center Conference

March 25th 2022

Cataldo Doria, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, discusses key presentations and objectives for the 2nd Annual Capital Health Cancer Center Conference.

Addressing Inequities in Cancer Care Starts With Awareness

March 21st 2022

Alexander B. Olawaiye, MD, discusses how social and biological determinants can affect care outcomes across cancer subtypes and what steps community and academic oncologists can take to ensure these disparities are recognized.

Dr. Olawaiye on the Social and Biological Determinants of Disparities in Women’s Cancer

March 12th 2022

Alexander B. Olawaiye, MD, discusses the social and biological determinants of disparities in women’s cancer.

ECOG-ACRIN Works to Improve Representation of Minority Populations in Cancer Clinical Trials

February 28th 2022

One of the primary goals of the ECOG-ACRIN Health Equity Committee is to continue addressing disparities that limit the representation of minority populations in cancer clinical trials.

Lack of Access to Screening Leads to More Advanced Cancer in Socially and Economically Challenged Populations

February 21st 2022

Many Americans, particularly those in communities of color or socially and economically challenged populations, are presenting with advanced-stage disease, enduring aggressive treatment, and dying from cancers that should be detected early.

Dr. Woloszynska on the Role of Community Outreach in Addressing Disparities in Prostate Cancer

February 9th 2022

Anna Woloszynska, PhD, discusses the role of community outreach in addressing disparities in prostate cancer.

Doctors Must Stand at Frontlines in Fight Against Disparities in Screening, Treatment of Thoracic Malignancies

February 8th 2022

Health care disparities remain a major issue in cancer care, and factors contributing to this inequality stretch far beyond access to clinical care.

NCCN Voices a Call to Action Against Health Care Inequity on World Cancer Day

February 8th 2022

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is one of many organizations that is taking a stand against inequity in health care by aligning themselves with the new 3-year campaign, entitled “Close the Care Gap,” led by the Union for International Cancer Control.

Simon Shares Steps Towards Bridging Clinical Trial Disparities in Cancer

February 7th 2022

Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH, discusses unmet needs regarding clinical trials for underserved populations with cancer, highlights the key objectives of the ECOG-ACRIN Health Equity Committee and the US Preventive Services Task Force, and shares her advice to health care professionals in the cancer space who are working to bridge some of these disparities.

Biden-Harris Administration Revives Cancer Moonshot Program

February 3rd 2022

The Biden-Harris administration has announced a plan to restart the Cancer Moonshot initiative, which President Joe Biden first launched as vice president of the Obama administration in 2016.

Equity Principles Vital for Underserved Populations in Cancer Clinical Trials

February 2nd 2022

Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH, explains why all researchers, oncologists, and health care professionals play a role in safeguarding equity in clinical trials.

Women in Oncology: Lessons to Tell Up-and-Coming Female Oncologists

February 2nd 2022

Laura Farrington, DO, Elesyia Outlaw-Evans, MD, and Ruchi Garg, MD, provide advice to female oncologists who are just starting out their careers.