Disparities in Cancer Care

Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive cancer that is often diagnosed at later stages. Dr. Gary discusses the many alarming gaps in the quality of care for Black and Hispanic women. Read More ›

This article offers an overview of the unique challenges affecting the LGBTQ community when faced with a cancer diagnosis, from delayed screenings to isolation and lack of access to resources and best care. Read More ›

Maimah Karmo was diagnosed with stage II triple-negative breast cancer at age 32. After her diagnosis, she was emboldened to fight against the injustices and inequalities black women face in navigating medical care. Read More ›

Cancer affects all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders, and nationalities. Read More ›

This article presents recent studies that shed light on racial disparities in the treatment of black and white men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Read More ›

April is National Minority Health Month and National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect and shine a light on the disparities that minority populations face in cancer care. Read More ›

A new study makes clear that limited access to health insurance or insufficient insurance coverage accounts for much of the disparity in outcomes seen between black and white patients with cancer in the United States. Read More ›