Disparities
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A Drive for Diversity
African Americans are underrepresented in the Be The Match bone marrow donor registry. Patient advocates are working to change that.
by Jon Kelvey
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Forward Look
Scanning Disparities
Whether lung cancer patients receive PET scans depends on race, according to a study.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Multiple Myeloma: Choosing Your Path
New therapies provide hope and options for people as they monitor and manage this incurable blood cancer.
by Tara Haelle
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Physicians Underestimate Severity of Radiation Side Effects
Breast cancer patients' symptoms after radiation therapy may go underrecognized, especially if these patients are Black or younger in age.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Why Do African Americans Have Increased Breast Cancer Mortality?
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
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer in Minority Populations
Paying attention to the social determinants of health will promote greater equity in cancer outcomes for all.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Creating More Inclusive Clinical Trials
The Clinical Treatment Act aims to include more Medicaid recipients.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Forward Look
Cancer Screening for the LGBTQ Community
Fear of discrimination may lead to lower screening rates.
by Tara Santora
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Policy Matters
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trials
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
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COVID-19 Exposes Health Inequities
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
