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Oncologists Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
Studies have shown that uninsured Americans are less likely to get cancer screenings, more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of cancer, and less likely to survive than individuals with insurance. One in five African-Americans is uninsured, as is one in three Latinos. Studies also show that minority cancer patients, independent of insurance status, experience significantly worse outcomes than their white counterparts.
The following stories highlight the personal experiences of medical oncologists who treat diverse patients living in medically underserved communities. Each story describes how the individual oncologist addressed challenges when treating this unique patient population.
Barbara McAneny, MD: Learn about Dr. McAneny’s experiences providing culturally competent cancer care to Native Americans in New Mexico. Pedro Sanz, MD: Cultural and linguistic ties to patients have helped Dr. Sanz provide the best possible cancer care to a diverse patient population.
Steven N. Wolff, MD: Learn about Dr. Wolff’s experiences providing cancer treatment to inner city hospital patients, regardless of their insurance status.
David Quinn, MD, PhD: Learn how Dr. Quinn has incorporated clinical trials into his patients’ treatment at an inner city hospital.
On April 29, 2009, ASCO announced the first recipients of the ASCO Diversity in Oncology Initiative, funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This is the first program of its kind designed to diversify the oncologist workforce and increase the number of oncologists practicing in medically underserved areas.
Derrick S. Haslem, MD: Dr. Haslem will treat people with cancer at a non-profit medical center in southern Utah.
Boone Wilder Goodgame, MD: Dr. Goodgame will practice oncology and conduct research at the primary “safety-net” hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Brooke Gillett, DO: Dr. Gillett will provide cancer care to underserved patients in southwestern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
