Nadine J. Barrett, PhD, MA, MPH

Professor, Department of Social Science and Public Health Policy, Population Health Sciences, Associate director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Atrium Health/Wake Forest Comprehensive Cancer Center/Levine Cancer Institute; President, Association of Cancer Care Centers

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Call to action: To address Black cancer disparities, focus on research prioritization and clinical studies inclusion
Minority Cancer Awareness Week

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.S1-3. On average, Black persons are 1.5 times more likely to have cancer and >2X more likely to die from cancer compared to whites.4-6

April 19, 2024

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By Kimlin Tam Ashing, Nadine J. Barrett, Kim F. Rhoads, Folakemi T. Odedina, Hayley S. Thompson and Camille C. R. Ragin

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Minority Cancer Awareness Week

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Call to action: To address Black cancer disparities, focus on research prioritization and clinical studies inclusion
Minority Cancer Awareness Week