Cancer survival disparities for most minority populations increase as cancers become more treatable
Monday, December 21, 2009 - 23:21
in Health & Medicine
Racial and ethnic disparities in cancer survival are greatest for cancers that can be detected early and treated successfully, including breast and prostate cancer. Disparities are small or nonexistent for cancers that have more limited early detection and treatment options, such as pancreatic and lung cancer.