Advancing Health Equity in Cancer Care: Why Trust and Advocacy Matter
Despite major breakthroughs in cancer treatment and early detection, stark disparities in outcomes persist—and for many communities, they’re getting worse, not better. Black Americans, for example, continue to experience the highest cancer death rates of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. (American Cancer Society, 2024). Hispanic and Native American populations are more likely […]
Impact of Race & Ethnicity on Cancer Treatment and Outcomes
Every person facing cancer deserves access to clear information, personalized treatment, and meaningful support. But for many people in historically marginalized communities, that isn’t always the reality. Research shows that Black patients are more comfortable working with providers of the same race, yet only about 3% of oncologists in the U.S. are Black (Scientific American, […]
