Itzhak NirLynn SaavedraA new program at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center aims to streamline cancer treatment for all New Mexicans, regardless of where they live in the state.
A national study led by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center found major gaps in breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening use in Federally Qualified Health Centers in the US, relative to overall screening rates in the country.
Black patients are less likely than patients of other races and ethnicities to receive autologous hematopoietic cell transplants for multiple myeloma, according to a study published in the April issue of Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma, and Leukemia.
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
Something felt wrong during one of Morhaf Al Achkar’s regular runs on the treadmill in late 2016. He started gasping for breath.
To address inequities in cancer health, NCI is collaborating with a diverse team of experts and cancer center directors—named the Cancer Equity Leaders (CEL)—to learn from communities and inform workforce development as well as outreach initiatives.
The composition of the gut microbiomes in a group of rectal cancer patients reveals distinct signatures by race, ethnicity, and age of onset, with white Hispanics showing significant presence of one specific type of bacteria, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.Â
Addressing the NCI Board of Scientific Advisors, Institute Director Kimryn Rathmell announced two key initiatives—the Cancer Screening Research Network and the Virtual Clinical Trials Office—designed to achieve large reductions in cancer mortality and support the cancer research enterprise.Â
U.S. Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Services, Andrea Palm, and Sweden's Minister for Health Care, Acko Ankarberg Johansson, signing the agreement. Credit: Joel Apelthun/Government Offices of SwedenThe United States and Sweden signed an agreement to step up collaborations in science and technology by focusing on cancer research.
In a policy statement, the American Society of Clinical Oncology calls for global equity in clinical trials.
