Disparities
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Declining Breast Cancer Mortality in Younger WomenU.S. breast cancer deaths declined for women ages 20 to 49, which researchers credit to wider screening and better treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Forward Look
The Power of PatternsEpidemiologist Scarlett Lin Gomez explains how a new study aims to better understand cancer risk among Asian Americans.
by Kris Conner
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Rural Cancer CareRural residents with cancer tend to have later diagnoses and poorer outcomes. Researchers and oncologists are working to identify and remove the barriers they face.
by Mark Ray
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Continuing the ConversationThe AACR hosts a roundtable to ‘get real’ about cancer health disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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To Understand Disparities, Look at the Broader ContextsResearchers at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 consider ways in which social and economic factors like location affect cancer risk and outcomes.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Forward Look
A Closer Look at Stress and Cancer OutcomesSurgical oncologist Samilia Obeng-Gyasi describes research that shows chronic stress is associated with higher mortality in cancer.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Addressing Social Determinants of HealthSpeakers at SABCS discuss measuring and meeting social factors that affect the health and outcomes of breast cancer patients.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Increasing Diversity in Clinical TrialsResearchers share approaches for improving participation among underrepresented groups at AACR conference.
by Thomas Celona
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Fixing Systems, Building TrustThe AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved explores efforts needed to address inequities in care and outcomes.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
