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Health Disparities


ASCO is actively engaged in efforts to reduce disparities in cancer care and outcomes as a part of its overall goal to advance access to and delivery of high-quality cancer care. To this end, ASCO is committed to:

  • Advancing the education of the oncology community in the care of patients from underserved and/or minority populations
  • Increasing the diversity of the clinical oncology workforce as a requisite to improving access to cancer care for the underserved
  • Supporting research and the development of clinical cancer researchers in the area of health disparities
  • Advocating for public policy that ensures access to cancer care for the underserved and that supports increased clinical cancer research in health disparities
  • Supporting programs to help eliminate healthcare disparities in cancer risk assessment and early detection
To fulfill these commitments, the ASCO Advisory Group on Health Disparities works to develop programmatic and policy solutions to reduce disparities in cancer care and outcomes. Interested in learning more about the Advisory Group?


New: ASCO Diversity in Oncology Initiative, funded by Susan G. Komen for the CureĀ®


Health Disparities in the United States - Facts and Figures:  Review information about cancer disparities in the United States

Other Health Disparities Resources:  Review other resources related to health disparities including reports and cultural competency tools.

ASCO Health Disparities Physician Resources:  Review current ASCO programs and resources related to health disparities in cancer.

ASCO Health Disparities Patient Resources:  Review ASCO health disparities resources for patients.

Oncologists Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas:  The following summaries describe the experiences of medical oncologists who treat diverse patients living in medically underserved communities.


 
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