Forward Look

Whether lung cancer patients receive PET scans depends on race, according to a study.

by Ashley P. Taylor

New therapies provide hope and options for people as they monitor and manage this incurable blood cancer.

by Tara Haelle

Breast cancer patients’ symptoms after radiation therapy may go underrecognized, especially if these patients are Black or younger in age.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Socioeconomic factors and racism can lead to poorer health outcomes for Black Americans. Genetics may also be a factor behind increased mortality rates.

by Marci A. Landsmann

From the Editor-in-Chief

Paying attention to the social determinants of health will promote greater equity in cancer outcomes for all.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

The Clinical Treatment Act aims to include more Medicaid recipients.

by Jen Tota McGivney

Forward Look

Fear of discrimination may lead to lower screening rates.

by Tara Santora

Policy Matters

The AACR and the FDA presented joint recommendations that include broadening clinical trial eligibility and engaging the community in clinical trial recruitment.

by Kenneth C. Anderson, MD; Lola A. Fashoyin-Aje, MD, MPH; Nicole Gormley, MD; and Paul G. Kluetz, MD

Research describes how communication gaps can shift extra burden to parents who are members of ethnic and racial minority groups.

by Marci A. Landsmann

At a symposium held during a virtual meeting of cancer researchers, panelists discussed the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Black and Latino Americans, as well as members of other minority groups.

by Kevin McLaughlin