Lung Cancer Disparities Lessen in South Florida’s Hispanic Communities

• August 30, 2024
• Diversity & Inclusion

When it comes to cancer disparities, community may count. That’s the finding of a new study
published Aug. 21 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, which was led by
researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller
School of Medicine, together with the American Cancer Society. The study examined
disparities in lung cancer staging across all lung cancer patients in the state of Florida and
found that while racial and ethnic minorities tend to be diagnosed at later stages than White
patients in most of the state, that disadvantage disappears for most Hispanic populations living
in South Florida. Cancers diagnosed at later stages are generally harder to treat and result in
worse outcomes than those caught at early stages. For more info, Read More HERE>>