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 efforts to reduce health disparities in cancer care.
Cancer Health Disparities in the United States–Facts and Figures
ASCO publication with statistics on health disparities
Cancer-Related Health Disparities: An Expert Q&A
How disparities affect people with cancer and what ASCO is doing to reduce them
Health Disparities Resources
Links to general information and resources for underserved people