What Are Some Examples of Specific Cancer Disparities?
- Breast Cancer: African American women are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer and have higher mortality rates compared to White women. - Colorectal Cancer: Hispanic and African American populations have higher rates of advanced colorectal cancer at diagnosis, partly due to lower screening rates. - Liver Cancer: Asian and Pacific Islander populations have higher incidences of liver cancer, often linked to higher rates of hepatitis B infection.
