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Health Equity

Health inequities persist in the U.S. and globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where limited access to care leads to poorer outcomes. This section explores cancer through the lens of equity, highlighting emerging research, tools, and technologies working to close the gap and advance more just, inclusive cancer care.

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Health Equity

How One PhD Student Is Bridging Cervical Cancer Research and Community Impact

By The Cancer News Team

How one PhD student is bridging cervical cancer research and community outreach to improve prevention and treatment access in underserved regions of Nepal.

Researcher using a pipette and microscope in a laboratory during cancer research studies
Perspectives

World Cancer Research Day 2025: Progress, Challenges, and What’s Next in U.S. Cancer Research

By Aishat Motolani, PhD

Explore the progress, challenges, and future directions of U.S. cancer research on World Cancer Research Day 2025, from immunotherapy and RNA vaccines to AI, prevention, and health equity.

A cancer patient smiles and holds hands with a healthcare provider during treatment, illustrating the importance of participation in clinical trials.
Health Equity

Actor Robert Lowe Advocates for Increased Patient Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials

By The Cancer News Team

Actor Rob Lowe partners with Eli Lilly to raise awareness about cancer clinical trials, sharing a personal story of loss and hope to encourage patient advocacy and informed participation.

A gloved medical provider prepares a cervical screening sample in a clinical setting as a woman waits.
Health Equity

New Study Shows At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Kits Outperform Office-Based Approach in Under-Resourced Health Care Setting

By The Cancer News Team

A landmark clinical trial shows mailed at-home cervical cancer screening kits significantly boost participation among underserved groups, addressing cancer health disparities and advancing global cervical cancer prevention efforts.

A cancer patient in a hospital gown sitting in a wheelchair, looking solemn in a dim hallway
Health Equity

Patients Over Politics: Why HHS Cuts Put Your Cancer Care at Risk

By Binay Shah, MD

Dr. Binay Shah warns that deep HHS cuts will devastate cancer research, delay treatments, and widen disparities in care across underserved communities.

Illustration of the human brain highlighting glioblastoma tumor regions and neural pathways, representing immunotherapy advances in brain cancer treatment
Health Equity

What to Know About Glioblastoma Awareness Day 2025

By The Cancer News Team

Explore the latest advancements in glioblastoma treatment, including immunotherapy, and raise awareness for Glioblastoma Awareness Day 2025.

Two smiling Black women nurses in blue scrubs standing confidently together, representing empowerment and collaboration in cancer disparities research.
Health Equity

The American Cancer Society Launches the VOICES of Black Women Cohort Study

By Matthew Meranda, DO

Exploring how the VOICES of Black Women cohort study aims to uncover the drivers of cancer disparities in breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, and other malignancies affecting African American women.

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Health Equity

What is Cancer Immunotherapy? Complete Guide for Cancer Immunotherapy Month 2025

By The Cancer News Team

This complete guide to cancer immunotherapy explains its breakthroughs, treatment types, and the urgent need to address cancer health disparities.

Centering Cancer Patients’ Voices in Global Health Advocacy
Health Equity

Centering Cancer Patients’ Voices in Global Health Advocacy

By Sujata Ojha, MD

Centering patient voices in global oncology, Dr. Sujata Ojha explores how equitable cancer care depends on grassroots advocacy and inclusive health systems.

Purple ribbon symbolizing cancer survivorship, overlaid on a world map with bold text reading “National Cancer Survivors Day 2025.
Health Equity

National Cancer Survivors Day 2025: Stories, Support, and What Comes Next

By The Cancer News Team

Celebrating resilience, this article explores the stories, support systems, and survivorship challenges faced by millions on National Cancer Survivors Day 2025.

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