Long-standing inequities in numerous social drivers of health contribute to significant disparities in the burden of preventable cancer risk factors.

A complex network of interconnected factors, including biological, psychosocial, and modifiable risk factors, as well as nonclinical influences impact cancer disparities.

Despite many advances in cancer treatment, patients from racial and ethnic minority groups, and other medically underserved populations are less likely to receive the recommended standard of care for their cancer.