African-American Participation Inadequate in Cancer Drug Trials
Consistent underrepresentation seen in clinical trials evaluating medications across major cancer types.
Race Differences
Race ‘Correction’ in Clinical Algorithms Needs Re-examination
Clinicians should consider whether a race correction will relieve or exacerbate inequities, according to editorialists.
Clinician/Researcher Bias May Contribute to Low Enrollment of Minorities in Cancer Clinical Trials
The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of clinical trial “stakeholders” regarding enrollment of minorities in cancer clinical trials.
Racial Differences Seen for Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, Survival
White, black, and Hispanic patients have worse odds of cancer-specific and overall survival versus Asian patients.
Nondefinitive PCa Treatment Linked With Race, Insurance Status
A study of patients aged 70 or younger with high-risk prostate cancer found that black and Hispanic race was associated with a greater likelihood of receiving nondefinitive treatment, with patients experiencing poor outcomes as a result.
Death Rates for Dialysis Patients in US Territories Vary by Race
Mortality rates significantly higher for territory-dwelling Hispanic and Asian dialysis patients
One-Third of CVD in Blacks Attributable to Hypertension
Authors say efforts to maintain normal blood pressure may cut cardiovascular disease.
Non-Standard Therapies Used in 20% of Localized High-Risk PCa Cases
Using EBRT alone or ADT alone for high-risk localized prostate cancer is associated with worse survival outcomes.
Black Race Not Associated With Higher Prostate Cancer Death Risk
Investigators propose that nonbiological factors account for differences in prostate cancer-specific mortality between black and white men.
Black PCa Patients Opt Less for Active Surveillance, Watchful Waiting
In 2015, black men were 16% less likely than nonblack men to choose active surveillance or watchful waiting for low-risk prostate cancer.
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