AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2022

Survivor Stories

Learn about the cancer survivors featured in the 2022 edition of the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report.

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The State of Cancer Health Disparities in 2022

Learn about the factors that perpetuate cancer health disparities and the economic burden they place on society.

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Disparities in Clinical Research and Cancer Treatment

Achieving cancer health equity through access to care must include equitable access to participation in clinical research opportunities.

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Disparities in Cancer Survivorship

Medically underserved populations have more adverse effects, poorer quality of life, and higher financial toxicity after a cancer diagnosis.

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The AACR and Cancer Disparities

AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report: Watch the Virtual Congressional Briefing

Overcoming Cancer Health Disparities through Science-based Public Policy

Disparities in the Burden of Preventable Cancer Risk Factors

Disparities in Cancer Screening for Early Detection

Understanding Cancer Development in the Context of Cancer Health Disparities

A Message from the AACR

Videos

AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2022

Achieving the Bold Vision of Health Equity for Racial and Ethnic Minorities and Other Underserved Populations

Managing Inherited Cancer Risk, Thanks to Genetic TestingAACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report

Alejandro Mirazo volunteered for a genetic sequencing study and learned that he had Lynch syndrome; followup screening revealed colon cancer, which was treated at an early stage.

Bringing Cancer Education to the Community as a Patient AdvocateAACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report

Marlena Murphy’s experiences as a breast cancer patient showed her the gaps in community support and sparked ideas about how policy makers can help.