Two studies led by researchers at the American Cancer Society showed an increase in the use of proton beam therapy for patients with cancer in the U.S. during the past decade.
People of African ancestry (Black/African American) have some of the worst cancer incidence and greatest mortality, compared to white and other racial and ethnic populations in the U.S. On average, Black persons are 1.5 times more likely to have cancer and >2X more likely to die from cancer compared to whites. xxx:more
