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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.

Bispecifics, CAR-T, and Advanced Therapeutics—Bridging the Access Divide
Cancer Education

Bispecifics, CAR-T, and Advanced Therapeutics—Bridging the Access Divide

By Dr. Nandita Khera

Dr. Nandita Khera explores how CAR-T therapy and bispecific antibodies are transforming relapsed DLBCL care—and why access barriers still prevent many eligible patients from receiving these life-saving treatments.

Why Indigenous Communities Face Higher Cancer Rates: Biology May Play a Larger Role Than Previously Thought
Research

Why Indigenous Communities Face Higher Cancer Rates: Biology May Play a Larger Role Than Previously Thought

By Jin Mou, MD, MSc, MPH, PhD

New data show Indigenous communities face higher rates of gallbladder and biliary cancers, with emerging research suggesting distinct genetic and biological drivers in Alaska Native and Pacific Islander populations.

Attorney Henry T. Greely on Navigating Ethical Challenges in Precision Oncology
Cancer Education

Attorney Henry T. Greely on Navigating Ethical Challenges in Precision Oncology

By The Cancer News Team

A multidisciplinary panel led by Stanford ethicist Henry T. Greely, JD, examines the ethical challenges of precision oncology, including informed consent, access disparities, privacy concerns, and real-world clinical decision-making.

The Effect of Changing Politics on Global Health
Health Policy

The Effect of Changing Politics on Global Health

By The Cancer News Team

An expert-led discussion from the 2025 Binaytara Global Oncology Summit examines how shifting global politics and funding cuts are reshaping cancer care access worldwide and what it will take to close the global treatment gap.

Global Oncology Partnerships: Addressing Unmet Cancer Care Needs Through Public-Private Collaboration
Health Equity

Global Oncology Partnerships: Addressing Unmet Cancer Care Needs Through Public-Private Collaboration

By The Cancer News Team

This article explores how public-private partnerships can address unmet breast cancer care needs in low- and middle-income countries through equitable global oncology collaboration.

Feature image for the article on bridging cervical cancer research and community impact, highlighting Gatha Adhikari’s work.
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 Dr. Binay Shah

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

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