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    National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, June 15-21, 2023 Black individuals experience higher death rates for many cancers, compared to all other racial and ethnic groups.1 Racial and ethnic minority groups are also historically underrepresented in clinical research, meaning research results may not reflect how these groups respond to medical interventions or…

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    Medically underserved populations have more adverse effects, poorer quality of life, and higher financial toxicity after a cancer diagnosis.

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    • Racial and ethnic minorities with cancer have higher rates of adverse side effects, poorer quality of life, and financial toxicity. Tailored solutions that meet the needs of patients are key to achieving health equity in cancer survivorship. https://t.co/tzj74o0gRr #BlackFamCan https://t.co/hT1CXnonGx

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    Achieving cancer health equity through access to care must include equitable access to participation in clinical research opportunities.

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    • The lack of sociodemographic diversity among clinical trial participants represents a barrier to advancing equitable cancer care for all. Increasing diversity in cancer clinical trials is a vital @AACR policy initiative. https://t.co/xUdE8z9fqY #BlackFamCan https://t.co/v8wCcdKEA5

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    Many health disparities across ethnic groups are predominantly caused by socioeconomic and environmental factors. But biological factors can also play a role. CCR researchers have identified several molecular features associated with aggressive and lethal prostate and breast cancers in African Americans — potentially creating opportunities for more targeted therapies and reduced health…

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    • DYK? @NCIResearchCtr identified several molecular features associated with aggressive and lethal prostate and breast cancers in African Americans — potentially creating opportunities for more targeted therapies and reduced #HealthDisparities-https://t.co/uJX6cF2gB6 #BlackFamCan https://t.co/k3PWAZyOaq

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    Racism limits the ability of people of racial and ethnic minority groups to prevent cancer, find cancer early, and get treatment.

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    • Day 7 of National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week 2023. Black women are less likely to live 5 years after being diagnosed with cervical cancer than White women. How Does Racism Lead to Cancer Health Disparities?⬇️ https://t.co/1QTzf7KobL #BlackFamCan @FDAOncology https://t.co/nRXRVjmlQR