Cancer disparities occur when there are differences in the occurrence, frequency, death, and burden of cancer that exist among specific population groups, including racial and ethnic minority groups. This section provides information about health disparities and cancer.

Learn more about ASCO's 2009 policy recommendations for eliminating cancer care disparities in the United States, including audio files from ASCO leadership about the importance of addressing this issue.

Overview of Health Disparities and Cancer: Find facts and figures for health disparities and cancer in the United States.

ASCO Expert Corner: Health Disparities in Cancer: Read an interview with Derek Raghavan, MD, PhD, about health disparities in cancer, and what ASCO is doing to reduce these disparities.

ASCO Expert Corner: Race and Breast Cancer: Read an interview with Lisa Newman, MD, MPH, FACS, about the racial differences of breast cancer risk and treatment.

Resources: Find additional resources on this topic.

Additional information on cancer health disparities will be added to several Cancer Type sections soon.

Last Updated: April 30, 2009