I’ve Been Diagnosed With Two Different Cancers—This Is What I’ve Learned
(Prevention) — I expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer ever since my identical twin sister Karen started treatment for the disease seven years ago. It was only a matter of time. And while I wasn’t happy to hear the words, I felt ready for the fight—again.
How to Reduce Racial Disparities in Cancer
(The Hill) — Underrepresentation of racial minorities in clinical trials for cancer and other diseases isn’t new; there has been a significant dearth in the representation of minorities in oncology trials for years.
Reducing Racial Disparities in Cancer Outcomes
(Harvard Business Review) — Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, but there are significant disparities by race and ethnicity. While the rate of new cases is similar for white and Black patients, the death rate for Black cancer patients continues to be higher (173 per 100,000 people) than for white individuals (153 for white individuals).