Disparities in Cancer Care

The OncLive Disparities in Cancer Care condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on disparities in care with regards to race, gender, demographics, geographics, and socioeconomic status. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on studies evaluating these various disparities and how they impact clinical trial enrollment and oncology treatment.

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Reshma L. Mahtani, DO
Mahtani Emphasizes Empowering Women in Oncology Through Sponsorship, Support Networks, and Self Care

March 18th 2024

Reshma Mahtani, DO, spotlights the challenges women in oncology may face throughout their careers and gives some advice to those just starting out.

Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, of University of California, San Francisco
Navigating Career Crossroads: Insights from Hope Rugo’s Journey as a Woman in Oncology

March 15th 2024

Manmeet S. Ahluwalia, MD, MBA, FASCO
2024 Outlook on Cancer Care: Striving to Overcome the Challenges

March 5th 2024

Dorraya El-Ashry, PhD, of Breast Cancer Research Foundation
World Cancer Day Highlights Ways to Address Gaps in Care for Black Patients With Breast Cancer

February 4th 2024

Charles S. Kamen, PhD, MPH
ASCO Special Report Outlines Progress in Reducing Cancer Disparities for LGBTQ+ Individuals

December 29th 2023

Video Interviews
Podcasts
Lionel A. Kankeu Fonkoua, MD
Hiba Khan, MD, MPH; Natasha Kwendakwema, MD
Ana Velazquez Manana, MD
Faith Mutale, DNP, CRNP
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fox Chase Cancer Center, the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
Narjust Florez, MD
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