Week 3: Cancer disparities

Question 1

Name some disparities in hereditary risk for cancer

Answer 1

-Equal mutation rates
-Less likely to get information from provider
-Less referrals to genetics from providers
-Preventative care
-Advanced stage cancer
-Missed opportunity for mutation detection and cancer prevention!

Question 2

Name some factors that contribute to cancer health care disparities

Answer 2

-Racism
-Discrimination
-Structural inequities
-Social injustices
-Differences in SDOH
-Lack of workforce diversity
-Disparities in cancer care continuum

All equal adverse health outcomes

Question 3

Ways to overcome and do better for cancer disparities?

Answer 3

-Awareness
-Technology
-Policy
-Representation