cancer disparities

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Preventing cancer for future generations of Black families

Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson explains why educating patients is essential to reducing and preventing cancer deaths among Black people.

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What people who identify as LGBTQ should know about cancer

LGBTQ people need trusted health care professionals who understand their unique cancer risks and barriers to health care.

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Mayo Clinic patients highlighted in American Association for Cancer Research Cancer Disparities Progress Report

The publication aims to raise awareness of the toll cancer exacts on racial and ethnic minorities and other diverse and medically underserved populations in the United States while highlighting recent progress in reducing cancer disparities.

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Why lung cancer screening is important, especially for minorities

Annual lung cancer screening is now recommended for adults ages 50-80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history.

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Mayo Clinic study reports genomic data disparities among racial groups

Mayo Clinic researchers found disparities in data quality among racial groups in The Cancer Genome Atlas, one of the largest and most widely used cancer research datasets.

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World Cancer Day: Closing the gap in cancer care

Folakemi Odedina, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic cancer researcher and global health equity expert, explains why closing the care gap in cancer care is good for everyone.

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3 ways anyone with a cervix can fight cervical cancer disparities

Learn what you can do to fight cancer disparities and reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer.