What are the implications of cultural and language differences for cancer research?
Cultural and language differences have important implications for cancer research, particularly in terms of recruitment and data collection. Patients from diverse cultural backgrounds may be underrepresented in clinical trials due to language barriers and mistrust of the medical system. This underrepresentation can lead to a lack of data on how cancer treatments affect different populations. Researchers must develop culturally sensitive recruitment strategies and provide information in multiple languages to ensure inclusive participation.
