Each month, the Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA) aggregates the latest news and research related to place-based cancer control and geographic health disparities. Below you will find the latest posts, updated regularly throughout the month.
(Last updated: January 22nd, 2024)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- In their 2023 State of Cancer Care in America report, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) highlighted the progress that has been made toward reducing disparities in cancer health among sexual and gender minority individuals over the past 6 years and their future directions to continue this work.
- According to a recent study, liver cancer screening among patients with cirrhosis almost doubled after receiving a mailed order for care from their specialist.
- A new study identified more cancer patients who could benefit from immunotherapy.
- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recently convened a working group to evaluate health-related social needs in cancer, identify barriers to screening for these needs, and develop recommendations to overcome these barriers.
- According to recent data released from the American Cancer Society, five-year survival for pancreatic cancer has risen by 13%.
- A recent study of cancer mortality trends among Black and White individuals in the US from 2000-2020 revealed that while age-adjusted cancer mortality rates decreased significantly, racial and ethnic disparities still persisted for certain cancers.
