Course Description

The National Cancer Institute defines “cancer health disparities” as adverse differences in cancer incidence, prevalence, and death among specific population groups in the United States. Many factors are related to disparities in cancer incidence and mortality among the underserved population. This population continues to suffer the greatest burden for each of the most common types of cancer including late stage diagnosis and higher incidence of death. Program faculty will highlight some of the efforts being made to reduce the unequal burden of cancer in our nation.

1. Discuss cancer disparity and some of its root causes.

2. Discuss cancer disparities in breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancers.

3. Discuss avenues to address inequalities in cancer care across the continuum.