Third week of April is Minority Cancer Awareness Week
“Let’s Achieve Health Equity”
Posted June 7, 2021
FLASCO is bringing together leaders in cancer disparities and health equity to advance the understanding of and promote their elimination. Cancer disparities represent a major public health problem in our state, and across the country. Professionals from academic, industry, and the community are coming together, with the shared mission of closing health equity gaps, and...
Posted May 3, 2021
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Association for Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) joined forces to ensure that cancer treatment trials better reflect the diversity of cancer populations. The collaboration is led by a Steering Group co-chaired by ASCO President, Lori J. Pierce, MD, FASTRO, FASCO, and ACCC Immediate Past President Randall A....
Posted April 29, 2021
Posted March 26, 2021
Gateway for Cancer Research℠ is investing up to $1.5 million to create a more diverse oncology workforce and expand clinical trial access for patients from underserved and minority communities. The Gateway Discovery Grant, administered by Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation, will provide funding to catalyze innovative clinical research with a strong potential impact on mitigating health...
Posted March 12, 2021
This session was developed to raise awareness about systemic racism in research and ensure that the field of hematology is positioned to conduct high-level, cutting-edge science driven by a diverse community. Dr. Mast opens this full-length recording of the session with a moving introduction that touches on his own personal experience coming to grips with bias as a White parent...
Posted March 3, 2021
Cancer affects each population differently, and minority groups in the United States bear a greater burden for many cancers. The Florida Society of Clinical Oncology is actively fighting cancer disparities on many fronts. On your cancer journey, you can do your part by making sure you, Just Ask. HELP US NARROW THE GAP!
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