The American Association for Cancer Research has been a longtime leader in advancing the science of cancer health disparities and the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report is an new initiative with the overarching goal of increasing public understanding of cancer health disparities and of the vital importance of cancer health disparities research to saving lives.
2022 AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report
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June 2, 2023
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) typically refers to patients 15 to 39 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that cancer is a leading cause of disease-related death for this age group. This health awareness campaign can help your organization implement evidence-…
May 15, 2023
At the time of this initiative, New Hampshire ranked high on the list of states for rates of new melanoma diagnoses. Research shows that early exposure to carcinogenic ultraviolet rays, emitted by indoor tanning devices which are easily accessible to teens, can increase the risk of developing skin…
May 15, 2023
From 2011 to 2015, the cancer incidence rates and cancer mortality rates in New Hampshire and Vermont exceeded the national average. In addition, cancer death rates in rural areas are higher than in urban areas, with barriers such as a lack of broadband internet connectivity and a lower…