Disparities in Cancer Care | Specialty

The OncLive Disparities in Cancer Care condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on disparities in care with regards to race, gender, demographics, geographics, and socioeconomic status. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on studies evaluating these various disparities and how they impact clinical trial enrollment and oncology treatment.

2023 Cancer Trends Highlight Opportunities to Close Gaps in Care in Community Practice

February 14th 2023

A renewed focus on dismantling the barriers and closing gaps in care will aid in the mission to drive down the rate of cancer mortality and incidence across disease states.

NCCN Launches Health Equity Report Card to Address Racial Disparities in Cancer Care

February 10th 2023

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has partnered with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the National Minority Quality Forum to launch the new Health Equity Report Card pilot program to address structural and interpersonal bigotry that results in disparities in cancer care and outcomes.

Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Disparities in Germline Testing in Pancreatic Cancer

February 5th 2023

Daniel King, MD, PhD, discusses the results of an institutional review evaluating socioeconomic factors associated with disparities for germline genetic testing in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, why germline testing is necessary for thi population, and how he is addressing gaps in germline testing in his own practice.

PhD Candidate Discovers Increasing Risk for Liver Cancer Among US Residents of Mexican Descent

January 26th 2023

The risk for developing hepatocellular carcinoma appears to increase with subsequent generations for Americans of Mexican descent, according to findings from a study of US-born Hispanics/Latinos living in Los Angeles, California.

Older Patients of Color With Cancer Less Likely to Receive Opioids at End of Life

January 12th 2023

Results from a study of 318,549 Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers showed than Black and Hispanic patients were substantially less likely to receive any opioids or long-acting opioids than White patients at the end of life.

Florez Discusses Crucial Aspects of Cancer Care Equity and Survivorship

November 28th 2022

Dr Florez discusses why cancer care equity and survivorship should be a priority for all physicians, the steps the health care system needs to take to address disparities in these areas, and specific ways that Dana-Farber is working to close these gaps.

Stark Differences in Mortality Rates Emphasize Ongoing Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer

October 24th 2022

Bridget A. Oppong, MD, discussed the importance of recognizing and addressing gaps in outcomes between patients with breast cancer in different racial groups. She also addressed the need for better advocacy for Black patients and advocated for improved screening guidelines to close the gap in racial disparities in breast cancer care.

Dr. Chen Discusses Racial Disparities in CTCL

October 21st 2022

Pei-Ling Chen, MD, PhD, discusses epidemiology and racial disparities in CTCL.

Socioeconomic Disparities Associated With Worse OS in Head and Neck Cutaneous Soft Tissue Sarcoma

October 11th 2022

R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, discusses how disparities may lead to worse outcomes for patients diagnosed with head and neck cutaneous soft tissue sarcomas.

Velcheti Discusses Mobile Telehealth-Based Research to Close Cancer Care Gaps

October 6th 2022

Dr Velcheti discusses planned research into whether mobile technology services can improve patient outcomes for underserved and underrepresented patient populations.

Dr. Llanos on Genetic Disparities in Cancer Care

September 21st 2022

Adana A.M. Llanos, PhD, MPH, discusses disparities in genetic research in cancer care.

From Anguish to Action: Turning Despair Into Efforts to Improve Racial Equity

September 16th 2022

Oncology fellows at the University of North Carolina turned their despair over the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor into an effort to improve racial equity.

Black Patients With HCC, Those Living in High-Poverty Neighborhoods Have Higher Odds of Experiencing Treatment Delays

September 6th 2022

Data from a recent analysis revealed that nearly 1 in 7 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma experience treatment delays, with higher odds observed in Black patients and those living in high poverty neighborhoods.

Dr. Winestone on Disparities with Diagnosis in Pediatric Leukemia

August 31st 2022

Lena Winestone, MD, discusses disparities with diagnosis in pediatric leukemia.

Sylvester Names Dr. Sophia George to Lead the Cancer Center’s Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

August 26th 2022

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has named Sophia George, PhD, the inaugural associate director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Analysis Reveals Racial Disparities in Timeliness of Treatment With IMRT Among Individuals With Cancer

August 22nd 2022

Non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients with cancer are significantly more likely to experience delays in receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy.

Goldberg and Sussman Dissect Disparities in Gastric Cancer Mortality Rates

August 18th 2022

Drs Goldberg and Sussman discuss key findings from their research on rates of gastrointestinal mortality, the factors that could contribute to these differences, and ways these disparities can be addressed.

CCNE1 Amplifications Tied to Racial Disparities in Serous Endometrial Cancer Outcomes

August 18th 2022

Julian Schink, MD, discusses a study evaluating racial differences in the mutational landscape of serous endometrial cancer, underscores the need for appropriate genomic testing and treatment for Black women with the disease, and explains the importance of racial representation across clinical trials.

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Researchers Receive Price Family Foundation Health Equity Research Awards

August 11th 2022

The National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center has partnered with the Price Family Foundation to fund 8 research teams developing novel cancer therapies and improving cancer outcomes for historically marginalized communities in the Bronx.

Advances in Site Self-Assessment Tools Aim to Bolster Equity in Clinical Trials

August 4th 2022

National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers routinely perform clinical trial site self-assessments. However, participation in these types of assessments is far less commonplace among community oncology sites.