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    COVID-19 Affects Cancer Caregivers, but Here Are Ways to Support Them
    COVID-19
    COVID-19 Affects Cancer Caregivers, but Here Are Ways to Support Them
    February 19, 2021
    Celebrate Oncology Nurse Leaders During Black History Month
    ONS Leadership
    Celebrate Oncology Nurse Leaders During Black History Month
    February 03, 2021
    Am I Too Shy to Lead?
    Nurse staffing
    Am I Too Shy to Lead?
    January 29, 2021
    Zoom Through Video Job Interviews With These Tips for Applicants and Hiring Managers
    nursing professional development
    Zoom Through Video Job Interviews With These Tips for Applicants and Hiring Managers
    January 22, 2021
    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    Treatment side effects
    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    December 18, 2020
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    Cancer health disparities

    Mortality Rates After Cancer Surgery Decrease, but Racial Disparities Remain
    Research

    Mortality Rates After Cancer Surgery Decrease, but Racial Disparities Remain

    During the past 10 years, mortality rates after cancer surgery have improved by 0.12%–0.14%, depending on race, researchers reported in study findings published in JAMA Network Open. However, the gap between outcomes for Black and White patients remains, they found.

    February 17, 2021
    How COVID-19 May Increase Access to and Reduce Disparities in Cancer Clinical Trials
    Cancer research

    How COVID-19 May Increase Access to and Reduce Disparities in Cancer Clinical Trials

    To improve clinical trial availability, effectiveness, and diversity in the era of the COVID-19 coronavirus, National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded clinical trials should adjust their design to increase use of telemedicine and remote informed consent, among other strategies, several NCI department leaders wrote in a commentary in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

    January 06, 2021
    Telegenetic Counseling Bridges Geographic Barriers and Minimizes Distress
    Research

    Telegenetic Counseling Bridges Geographic Barriers and Minimizes Distress

    Our 2009–2014 study, Bridging Geographic Barriers: Remote Cancer Genetics Counseling for Rural Women, also known as the REACH Project (Risk Education and Assessment for Cancer Heredity), was the first randomized, noninferiority trial of telephone-based BRCA1 and BRCA2 counseling and testing that used a population-based traceback approach to identify and counsel both rural and urban women who were at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer but had not received genetic counseling or testing.

    December 10, 2020
    FDA Offers Guidance to Enhance Diversity in Clinical Trials
    Cultural/ethnic issues

    FDA Offers Guidance to Enhance Diversity in Clinical Trials

    The COVID-19 coronavirus continues to smother the United States, and nationwide efforts to flatten the curve aren’t lowering cases or preventing deaths. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, MD, an oncologist by training and profession, addressed the actions needed to combat COVID-19. One in particular is ensuring that clinical trials accurately reflect diverse populations.

    December 02, 2020
    Winning Team Reduces Disparities to Biomarker Testing in First-Ever ONS Hackathon
    Press Releases

    Winning Team Reduces Disparities to Biomarker Testing in First-Ever ONS Hackathon

    The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) launched its inaugural ONS Hackathon™ on November 9, 2020, a competition designed to identify innovative ways to address challenging issues in the delivery of quality cancer care. Meghan O. Coleman, DNP, CRNP, and Alison McDaniel, BSN, RN, OCN®’s winning project, Evidence-Based Quality Understanding in Pathology, provided ways to solve the problem of unequal access to biomarker and other genetic and genomic testing.

    November 23, 2020
    Research Shows That Telehealth Has the Power to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Communities
    Research

    Research Shows That Telehealth Has the Power to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Communities

    Telehealth resources have been present in the United States for several decades. Traditionally, clinicians used telehealth to help rural populations with limited access to care. However, telehealth innovations expand beyond home care coordination. We can use technology to reach even the most remote and vulnerable patients.  

    November 11, 2020
    New NINR Director Celebrates Health Equity and Diverse Nursing Roles
    Oncology nursing roles

    New NINR Director Celebrates Health Equity and Diverse Nursing Roles

    Patients throughout the United States still face persistent inequities across the healthcare continuum because of social determinants of health and inequity in research, Shannon N. Zenk, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, director of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) recognized.

    October 26, 2020
    Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing Requires a Closer Look at the Profession’s Structure
    Nurse empowerment

    Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing Requires a Closer Look at the Profession’s Structure

    Does lack of inclusion in areas that are important to us affect how we see ourselves overall? Can someone amplify their voice without being represented in an authority position? Should leadership reflect the population that it’s leading? More and more medical organizations are publishing formal and informal position statements on diversity and inclusion, which is a great start, but the next logical step is bringing those beliefs and concepts to our institutions and communities. Here are some of the issues and the ways that any nurse can take action.

    October 23, 2020
    Nurses Have a Critical Role in Responding to COVID-19, NAM Says
    COVID-19

    Nurses Have a Critical Role in Responding to COVID-19, NAM Says

    Nursing’s role in health equity, public health emergencies, and COVID-19 is a critical issue for updates to its Future of Nursing 2020–2030 report study, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) said during a webinar on August 20, 2020, that sought public input on nurses’ roles in responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

    September 24, 2020
    FCC and USDA Partner for Rural Telehealth Initiative
    Cancer health disparities

    FCC and USDA Partner for Rural Telehealth Initiative

    Rural Americans are more likely to have a fatal cancer diagnosis and face additional concerns like fewer hospitals and physicians in a “one-size-fits-all” healthcare system. To address the disparities, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to form the Rural Telehealth Initiative.

    September 22, 2020
    ONS Bridge

    We Must Work to Achieve Health Equity in Cancer Research

    The National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993 mandated appropriate inclusion of minorities in all NIH-funded research. Yet more than 20 years later, vast disparities still exist in cancer research, researchers reported in a session for the inaugural ONS Bridge™ virtual conference.

    September 15, 2020
    ONS Bridge

    Nurses Present Patient-Centered Research on Survivorship and Health Disparities

    Distress, uncertainty, and barriers to care are common experiences for patients with cancer and survivors. Yingzi Zhang, PhD, RN, of the School of Nursing at the University of Rochester in New York, and Jin Young Seo, PhD, WHNP-BC, RN, of Hunter College in New York, NY, reported on their research on quality of life and access to care in vulnerable patient populations.

    September 08, 2020
    Address Social Determinants by Meeting Patients Where They’re At
    Cancer health disparities

    Address Social Determinants by Meeting Patients Where They’re At

    A hallmark principle of social work is meeting clients where they’re at. This means taking time to understand where they come from, what might be influencing how they are navigating the healthcare system, and how their cancer diagnosis personally affects them.

    August 27, 2020
    ACA Led to Higher Rates of Early Breast Cancer Diagnoses
    Research

    ACA Led to Higher Rates of Early Breast Cancer Diagnoses

    Thanks to expanded Medicaid coverage from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), women diagnosed with breast cancer—and in particular, African American women who are more likely to experience breast cancer disparities—are getting their cancers found at earlier stages, according to researchers. The study findings were reported in JAMA Surgery.

    August 19, 2020
    Acknowledge and End Unequal Representation in Cancer Research and Improve Access to Care
    Cancer research

    Acknowledge and End Unequal Representation in Cancer Research and Improve Access to Care

    Research influences care along every inch of the cancer continuum, from prevention to survivorship, enabling healthcare professionals and patients to share decisions that result in the most current and tailored care strategies. It’s a powerful tool that sets the groundwork for providing optimal health outcomes. However, we must work to eliminate unequal representation.

    August 11, 2020
    Not All Barriers to Care Are Created Equal
    Cancer health disparities

    Not All Barriers to Care Are Created Equal

    Every patient deserves equal access to health care. Yet 68% of patients have at least one social determinant of health that serves as a barrier to care.

    August 04, 2020
    Insulin Resistance May Explain Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer
    Cancer research

    Insulin Resistance May Explain Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer

    Black women with breast cancer typically have a worse prognosis than white women, and the results of a new study suggest that insulin resistance may be a factor in the disparity. Findings from the study were reported in Breast Cancer Research.

    July 22, 2020
    Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Don’t Reflect Racial Diversity—And It’s Getting Worse Over Time
    Cancer research

    Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Don’t Reflect Racial Diversity—And It’s Getting Worse Over Time

    More than 96% of participants in prostate cancer clinical trials are non-Hispanic white men even though non-Hispanic black men represent 22% of prostate cancer diagnoses, researchers reported in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention. Even more critical, enrollment rates of black or African American men have been declining since 1995.

    July 08, 2020
    NINR Addresses Racism and Reinforces Mission on Positive Health Outcomes
    Cancer health disparities

    NINR Addresses Racism and Reinforces Mission on Positive Health Outcomes

    More research funding is needed to learn about and address health disparities in African Americans in the United States, Tara Schwetz, PhD, National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) acting director, said in an open letter to the research community. In the bold announcement, NINR recognized the unequal treatment of minorities and the need for enhanced dedication to promote equality in nursing research.

    July 06, 2020
    Racism and COVID-19; Nurses in Politics; Combat Social Determinants
    Oncology nurse influence

    Racism and COVID-19; Nurses in Politics; Combat Social Determinants

    A multitude of factors influenced by institutional inequality, such as underlying health conditions and employment opportunities, are to blame for the COVID-19 coronavirus’s disproportional effects on African Americans, Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said. His remarks were part of a June 23, 2020, testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

    June 29, 2020
    Nursing Considerations to Reduce Barriers to Care
    Cancer health disparities

    LGBTQ Patients With Cancer

    Recognized by the National Academies of Medicine as a population vulnerable to health disparities, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) experience specific health disparities, including limited access to health care, increased risk for certain disease types, and an inherent bias in the health system.

    June 02, 2020
    Nurses Address Barriers to Care Through CoC’s Revised Standards
    Cancer health disparities

    Nurses Address Barriers to Care Through CoC’s Revised Standards

    Many factors can affect the way patients access their care. But one thing is certain: if patients don’t get the care they need, their chances for success decline. To address barriers to cancer care, the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC) outlined specific, measurable actions that institutions must take.

    May 07, 2020
    PPE Protests; COVID-19 Health Disparities; Nursing Home Fears
    COVID-19

    PPE Protests; COVID-19 Health Disparities; Nursing Home Fears

    On April 21, 2020, a handful of nurses protested outside the White House to urge the president to respond to the critical shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE)—and other nurses around the country have been speaking out as well.  

    April 27, 2020
    Geographic Disparities Affect Clinical Trials Participation for Minorities
    Cancer health disparities

    Geographic Disparities Affect Clinical Trials Participation for Minorities

    Clinical trials are a vital part of moving cancer care into the future. Enrollment and participation provide patients with cutting-edge treatments and build the knowledge base for clinicians to offer the best possible care available. Patients who enroll in clinical trials receive a high quality of care, increased surveillance, and a greater adherence to treatment protocols because of the nature of scientific study. However, Latino and African American participation in clinical trials is low compared to their representation in the U.S. population.  

    April 07, 2020
    A Zip Code Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
    Cancer health disparities

    Geographic Disparities in Cancer Care

    As part of a larger understanding of the social determinants of health, geography—whether it’s rural or metropolitan, urban or suburban—plays a huge part in how patients understand, receive, and access care. Regardless of zip code, community, or travel distance, patients have a right to receive the best possible care for their cancer diagnosis. As staunch patient advocates, oncology nurses are primed to help patients navigate geographic disparities and overcome challenges they face in treatment. 

    March 31, 2020
    Latinas’ Breast Cancer Genetic Disparities Require More Focused Counseling and Testing
    Breast cancer

    Latinas’ Breast Cancer Genetic Disparities Require More Focused Counseling and Testing

    Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in Latina women. Compared to all patients with breast cancer, Latinas are the second most common ethnic group to carry BRCA1 deleterious mutations, after Ashkenazi Jewish women. However, Latinas are less likely to receive genetic counseling education, referrals, and testing services and have the least awareness of genetic testing compared to non-Hispanic whites and other minority populations. Research indicates that despite their low awareness, Latinas have high interest in participating in genetic counseling and testing. 

    March 27, 2020
    Prostate Cancer Disparities Disappear With Equal Access to Care
    Cancer health disparities

    Prostate Cancer Disparities Disappear With Equal Access to Care

    Typically, African American men have worse outcomes from prostate cancer than their white counterparts. But according to the results of a new study in patients in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system where all patients have equal access to care, no disparities exist between the two groups—in fact, the African American men in the VA system had better outcomes than non-Hispanic whites. The findings were reported in Cancer.  

    March 27, 2020
    Nurses Are Critical to Reducing Global Geographic Cancer Disparities
    Cancer health disparities

    Nurses Are Critical to Reducing Global Geographic Cancer Disparities

    Cancer is a global health problem. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer incidence is expected to continue to grow to nearly 27 million new cases around the world by 2040. In 134 of 183 countries, cancer is the first or second leading cause of premature death for people aged 30–69 years, and it ranks third or fourth in an additional 45 countries. Although cancer is a major health issue across the world, outcomes differ depending on a patient’s country of origin.  

    March 27, 2020
    Healthcare Coverage Linked to Racial and Ethnic Cancer Disparities
    Health Policy

    Healthcare Coverage Linked to Racial and Ethnic Cancer Disparities

    Uninsured women or women on Medicaid are at a greater risk to develop advanced stage III breast cancer compared to women with health insurance, according to the results of a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study reported in JAMA Oncology. Naomi Ko, MD, and Gregory Calip, PhD, noted that up to 47% of racial and ethnic disparities in advanced stage breast cancer could be mitigated by health insurance coverage.

    March 10, 2020
    Women With Diabetes Are Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings
    Research

    Women With Diabetes Are Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings

    Modest differences may exist among women with diabetes compared to healthy controls when it comes to adhering to screening recommendations for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, according to results of a study published in Diabetologia.

    February 12, 2020
    Trump's Pre-Existing Condition Record; Geography Affects Insurance Status; State Vaping Regulations
    Health Policy

    Trump's Pre-Existing Condition Record; Geography Affects Insurance Status; State Vaping Regulations

    The pre-existing condition coverage component of the Affordable Care Act is a bipartisan plank that connects every policy conversation about health care. Public opinion overwhelmingly supports maintaining clauses to protect coverage for those with pre-existing conditions—like cancer—through treatment and survivorship, particularly as people change jobs and insurance companies.

    January 27, 2020
    Breast Cancer Is More Fatal in Men Than Women
    Breast cancer

    Breast Cancer Is More Fatal in Men Than Women

    Men have higher death rates than women across all stages of breast cancer, study findings reported in JAMA Oncology show. In the study, five-year overall survival after a breast cancer diagnosis was 77.6% for men and 86.4% for women.

    January 15, 2020
    Nurses Must Understand Health Disparities to Provide Effective Patient Education
    Patient Education

    Nurses Must Understand Health Disparities to Provide Effective Patient Education

    Issues pertaining to geography, socioeconomic status, or racial or ethnic background can prohibit patients from accessing the treatment and care they need to successfully navigate their cancer diagnosis. Connecting patients to healthcare professionals and tailored interventions that educate, motivate, and reduce barriers can be a tremendous boon for their care and ultimately their outcomes.

    January 06, 2020
    Getting the Right Treatment at the Right Time Reduces Inequities in Breast Cancer Survival
    Cancer health disparities

    Getting the Right Treatment at the Right Time Reduces Inequities in Breast Cancer Survival

    Although death rates from breast cancer have been falling, the trend has not been equal among all women. Looking at breast cancer survival on a population level can tell us how effective our public health and healthcare systems are at early diagnosis, delivery of evidence-based treatment, and management of follow-up care.

    October 08, 2019
    Isolation Hinders Care in Rural Appalachia
    Cancer health disparities

    Isolation Hinders Care in Rural Appalachia

    Found along the expansive Appalachian mountain range in the Eastern United States, Appalachia is legally recognized as an economically disadvantaged area that’s home to a unique population of patients requiring special considerations.

    September 06, 2019
    Social Disparities in Radiation Therapy
    Radiation therapy

    Social Disparities in Radiation Therapy

    Global radiation oncology research has seen an increased commitment to addressing disparities in the world and at home. The more radiation oncology proves and improves itself as a therapeutic modality, the more we are faced with the reality that the odds for survival are related to geography, poverty, education, and race.

    August 30, 2019
    Geriatric Oncology Ambulatory Care Clinics Address Older Patients’ Needs
    Research

    Geriatric Oncology Ambulatory Care Clinics Address Older Patients’ Needs

    Traditionally defined as patients aged 65 and older, older adults make up the majority of patients with cancer. Ambulatory care clinics with a specialized focus on older patients with cancer can provide age-specific care and an interprofessional team of providers well versed in cancer, aging, and geriatric assessment. Through geriatric oncology ambulatory care clinics, providers can work together to identify and coordinate plans to individualize treatment and supportive care for older patients.  

    August 13, 2019
    Older Adults With Cancer
    Clinical practice

    Older Adults With Cancer

    The Baby Boomer generation—born between the years 1946 and 1964—currently accounts for more than 76 million Americans, all of whom will be older than 65 in the next decade. With an aging population comes health complications and growing comorbidities. Cancer is often referred to as a disease of the aging, and healthcare providers will need to be equipped to treat the impending wave of older adults with cancer. Oncology nurses are at the frontlines of that care and play a key role in the successful treatment of older patients with cancer using evidence-based interventions and age-specific care. 
     

    August 06, 2019
    Incidence of Aggressive Uterine Cancer Is Increasing
    Research

    Incidence of Aggressive Uterine Cancer Is Increasing

    U.S. incidence rates for aggressive uterine cancer subtypes are quickly rising for women aged 30-70, especially among non-Hispanic black women, according to results of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

    July 24, 2019
    Access to Care and Nondiscrimination Are Two Key Ways to Address Cancer Disparities, According to ONS and ANA Position Statements
    Cancer health disparities

    Access to Care and Nondiscrimination Are Two Key Ways to Address Cancer Disparities, According to ONS and ANA Position Statements

    Cancer knows no race, color, nationality, or ethnicity. But although any person may one day develop cancer, incidence and mortality rates for some cancers are disproportionately higher in certain racial, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic groups. Here are just a few of the many identified cancer disparities, according to the National Cancer Institute.

    June 27, 2019
    Young and Jones Introduce Nursing Where It’s Needed Act
    Health Policy

    Young and Jones Introduce Nursing Where It’s Needed Act

    In an increasingly rare show of bipartisan common ground, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Doug Jones (D-AL) introduced the Nursing Where It’s Needed (Nursing WIN) Act in April 2019. The bill would assist nurses in underserved areas of the country—particularly rural communities—that are facing nursing staff shortages.

    May 19, 2019
    Patient Social Determinants; Trauma in Nursing; House Overturns Obamacare Move
    Cancer health disparities

    Patient Social Determinants; Trauma in Nursing; House Overturns Obamacare Move

    Through a combination of expert clinical knowledge, relationship-building skills, and routine selection as the most trusted profession in the United States, nurses are one of the most impactful healthcare professionals when it comes to addressing patient issues. Challenges—like financial toxicity and limited access to care—are central to nursing advocacy efforts, and oncology nurses know firsthand the negative impacts they have on patients with cancer.

    May 13, 2019
    Health Disparities Are a Focus for NIH Cancer Awareness and Prevention Promotions
    Cancer prevention

    Health Disparities Are a Focus for NIH Cancer Awareness and Prevention Promotions

    The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) mission is to enhance health and reduce illness throughout the country. Cancer, as the second leading cause of death in the United States, tops the list of diseases on which NIH is focused. Understanding the impact of health disparities, NIH has effectively widened its reach to touch more underserved communities with new prevention efforts.

    May 06, 2019
    ONS Congress

    Considerations for Care of LGBTQ+ Patients With Cancer

    Cancer in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) population has remained underresearched, and information that is known is less likely to reach oncology professionals who could use it to improve care. In “Care of the LGBTQ+ Patient With Cancer,” Carlton Brown, RN, PhD, AOCN®, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of Zenith Health Care Solutions, Inc., in Portland, OR, and David Rice, PhD, MSN, RN, NP, NEA-BC, director of education, evidence-based practice, and research at the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA, examined the delivery of quality cancer care in people identifying as LGBTQ+, along with strategies for addressing their unique needs and minimizing barriers to care. They presented the session on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA.

    April 11, 2019
    What Does the Research Say About Genetic Testing and Underserved Populations?
    Research

    What Does the Research Say About Genetic Testing and Underserved Populations?

    Underserved communities largely have low rates of cancer genetic testing. Although the reasons vary, they can include lack of referrals, no or underinsurance, prohibitive cost, lack of trust, lack of knowledge, discrimination issues, or competing health needs.

    March 11, 2019
    HRSA Awards $293 Million to Clinicians, Students to Enhance Workforce
    Health Policy

    HRSA Awards $293 Million to Clinicians, Students to Enhance Workforce

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced $293 million in new funding through programs at the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Nurse Corps for the healthcare community to expand the clinician workforce. Strengthening care and support can help address gaps in care and limit growing socioeconomic disparities.

    February 18, 2019
    Bipartisan Drug Debates; Youth Vaping Epidemic; Socioeconomic Disparities and Cancer
    Prescription medication

    Bipartisan Drug Debates; Youth Vaping Epidemic; Socioeconomic Disparities and Cancer

    Congress has settled in after the shutdown, and new members have taken their place on committees to begin the real work in Washington, DC. This week, the House and Senate convened similar panels to discuss the bipartisan goal to lower soaring drug costs for all Americans. Patients and families provided emotional testimony about lost loved ones because of pricey prescription medications that were out of reach.

    February 04, 2019
    Nurse Explains How Socioeconomics May Influence Cancer Outcomes
    Health Policy

    Nurse Explains How Socioeconomics May Influence Cancer Outcomes

    Race and economics are still driving cancer treatment and survivorship, ONS member Janice Phillips, RN, PHD, FAAN, explained in her article, “Unfair Diagnosis: Socioeconomic Gap Drives Cancer Outcomes,” published in January 2019 in Scientific American.

    January 31, 2019
    U.S. Pediatric Cancer Incidence Varies by Geography
    Research

    U.S. Pediatric Cancer Incidence Varies by Geography

    A new study demonstrated that pediatric cancer rates vary by U.S. state and geographic region, with the highest rates in the Northeast, specifically New Hampshire; Washington, DC; and New Jersey. The study findings were published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

    October 10, 2018
    NIH Launches Study Focused on Prostate Cancer Rates in African American Men
    Prostate cancer

    NIH Launches Study Focused on Prostate Cancer Rates in African American Men

    To better understand environmental and genetic impacts associated with prostate cancer in African American men, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) began a new study, Research on Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry: Defining the Roles of Genetics, Tumor Markers, and Social Stress (RESPOND). The research program has received more than $26 million in funding and seeks to understand why African American men have disproportionally higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer than any other racial or ethnic population.

    September 12, 2018
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