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Challenges in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research and Clinical Oncology

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Disparities are common and well-known in the field of clinical oncology and cancer research. In patient care, poor access and a number of other factors disadvantage patients and this can lead to inadequate screening, prevention or treatment of cancer and poor patient outcomes. World-wide, socioeconomic status, health care expenditures and a number of other challenges contribute to disparities in cancer care and patient outcomes. Access to cancer clinical trials remains inadequate for underrepresented minorities as well as non-white racial and ethnic groups. There are also disparities and many challenges in the biomedical research enterprise that can limit innovation and that must be addressed as part of active interventions.

Source: Frontiers in Oncology

DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.642112

Authors: Wafik S. El-Deiry, Giuseppe Giaccone

Institutions: Brown University, Weill Cornell Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Diversity and Career in Medicine

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950