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Racial Cancer-Death Disparities Take a Huge Economic Toll on Blacks

Approximately 1 in 3 Americans 65 and older who completed their initial vaccination round still have not received a first booster shot.

People diagnosed with cancer over a year ago and those who were not on treatment did not have a higher risk of hospitalization or death.

Black patients continue to benefit less from advances in medicine like proton beam therapy, even with increased availability.

When it comes to prevention, Medicaid also plays a role in lowering the burden of cancer among people living with HIV.

New laws make it easier for people to see their loved ones in health care facilities during the pandemic.

Paxlovid and molnupiravir can reduce the risk of severe COVID-19, but they must be started within five days of symptom onset.

The United States might see one of the steepest increases in the country’s uninsured rate in years.

Experts talk about health equity, COVID-19, colorectal cancer and storytelling with “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah.

Stand Up To Cancer CEO Dr. Sung Poblete Talks to Me About The Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Dream Team

AI tools have the potential to make cancer imaging faster, more accurate and even more informative. And that’s generating excitement.

The ability to receive cancer care through phones and video is changing the experience. But does telehealth worsen health disparities?

Latinos are less likely than their white counterparts to have melanoma, but when diagnosed, their cancer is usually more advanced.

COVID-19-related discrimination includes threats against or harassment of people perceived to have the coronavirus.

“Over 40% of the vulnerable population in the U.S. lives within 5 miles of a CVS Pharmacy location, so we have a chance to engage them.”

American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures for African American/Black People shows disparities in survival, stage at diagnosis and more.

Imagine a world where millions of cancer deaths are prevented and access to lifesaving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all.