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.4-6Â
Joe W. Ramos was named director of the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center.
Vani Simmons was named assistant center director of the Office of Community Outreach, Engagement and Equity at Moffitt Cancer Center.Â
Nadine J. Barrett was named associate director of community outreach and engagement at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center.Â
