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Oncology

Oncology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

03/05/2023

Good News, Bad News on Black Americans and Cancer

Black cancer death rates decline, yet remain higher than other groups. Address systemic disparities for better outcomes. Read further for strategies.

Oncology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/20/2023

SABCS: Black Race Predicts Breast Cancer BCRL, 3.85 times More Likely-Related Lymphedema

Black race is a significant predictor of breast cancer-related lymphedema post-ALND. Address racial disparities in BCRL risks. Read more.

Oncology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/17/2023

Inequities Seen in Opioid Access for Patients Dying of Cancer

Study shows racial inequities in opioid access for dying cancer patients, highlighting systemic racism. Impact: Black, Hispanic patients. Explore full implications.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/07/2023

Black Women Have Increased Rates of Distant-Stage Cervical Cancer in 4.5%

Black women face higher distant-stage cervical cancer rates than White women. Screening and HPV vaccination disparities persist. Read the full analysis.

Oncology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

02/04/2023

1,467 participants: Racial Disparities More Likely Seen, Cerebrovascular Disease in Midlife

Midlife cerebrovascular disparities in Black adults highlight accelerated brain aging. Important for early intervention strategies. Explore full study for implications.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/19/2023

Ethnic Background Could Affect Outcomes in Head-and-Neck Cancers, Study Found in 60%

Black head-and-neck cancer patients exhibit higher mortality; study suggests racial disparities impact treatment response. Explore further insights in JNCI.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/15/2023

U.S. Men’s Race, Residence Could Raise Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer, with 111% Higher in Black Men

Black men face 111% higher prostate cancer mortality. Addressing screening, clinical trial inclusion, and healthcare access is crucial. Learn more in European Urology.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/13/2023

Obamacare More Likely Helped Extend Lives of Young Cancer Patients, 18-39yrs

ACA's Medicaid expansion improved survival rates in young adult cancer patients, especially Black and Hispanic, by increasing insurance access. Read more.

General

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/09/2023

Colorectal Cancer: Blacks More Likely to Undergo Emergency Surgery, in 23%

Black patients face 5.8% higher emergency surgery risk, worsening colorectal outcomes. Improve pre-surgery care. Explore full study implications.

Diabetes & Endocrinology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/05/2023

Many Thyroid Cancer Survivors Cite Inadequate Pretreatment Understanding, 81% of Responders

Thyroid cancer survivors often lack pretreatment understanding, impacting treatment expectations and postoperative quality of life. Explore strategies for improved patient education.

Oncology

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

01/04/2023

Outcomes Worse for 468 Black Patients With Head, Neck Cancer in Clinical Trials

Black patients with head, neck cancer have worse outcomes in trials, highlighting disparities. Explore implications for treatment strategies.

Ob/Gyn & Women's Health

BlackDoctor Pro Editors

12/30/2022

Breast Cancer receptor 2-positive and First-Line Regimens With Endocrine Therapy Show Benefits

ERBB2-positive metastatic breast cancer benefits from endocrine therapy. Explore personalized regimens for improved patient outcomes. Read more on potential clinical implications.

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