How Do Healthcare Disparities Impact Diagnosis?
How do socio-economic factors, racial disparities, or access to healthcare impact timely and accurate diagnosis? Dr. Brandy Gunsolus. explains
Creating More Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Patients During Health Testing
Dana Powell Baker discusses the point of view of LGBTQIA+ patients and how healthcare providers can help provide more inclusive spaces for all patients.
How Can Female, LGBTQ, and BIPOC Clinical Trial Disparities Be Improved?
Female, BIPOC, and LGBTQ groups are under-represented in clinical trials. Learn where things stand with gender and other disparities in clinical trials and how to make improvements.
Breast Cancer in Men and Clinical Trial Disparities
Though some may not realize it, breast cancer can occur in men. Read about a study examining the exclusion of men from Phase III breast cancer clinical trials.
The Patient-Provider Relationship Role in Health Equity
In the pursuit of health equity, patient-provider relationships and patient perceptions about their health providers are vital in making improvements. Here’s a look at where we are and how to make progress.
What Is Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)?
After largely being an unknown risk previously, medical researchers examined MGUS and familial risk in a study. Here’s a look at what was learned from the study, other MGUS incidence information, and MGUS screening recommendations.
Will Telemedicine Be a Mainstay for Myeloma Patients After the Pandemic?
Will telemedicine remain as a mainstay for myeloma patients after the pandemic? Learn the prime points from the Myeloma TelemEDucation Empowerment Resource Center.
Who Are Key Players in Your Breast Cancer Treatment?
When faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer for the first time, it can be overwhelming. Dr. Regina Hampton explains key players in the breast cancer treatment game.
Will Telemedicine Bridge Gaps to Equitable Care for Underserved Prostate Cancer Patients?
The Prostate Cancer TelemEDucation Resource Center helps improve prostate cancer patients’ and care partners’ familiarity with healthcare, and thus increase quality of care regardless of the COVID pandemic, geographical location, or racial disparities. The program focuses on the specific needs of Black men and other vulnerable communities to most effectively reduce healthcare disparities.
Is Breast Cancer Different for Black American Women?
Black American women have less breast cancer but die at higher rates than our white counterparts. Why is there a disparity?
Creating Mental Balance for Resiliency of BIPOC Breast Cancer Patients
For breast cancer patients, the balance of one’s mental state can be a determining factor in the outcome of one’s physical state. For the BIPOC community, gaining control of one’s mental state may pose more of a challenge.
Checking the Pulse on Multiple Myeloma Health Disparities
The Patient Empowerment Network Diverse Partners in Your Myeloma Care program focuses on helping to improve health outcomes for underserved myeloma patients. We’ll take a look at what we know, what we’ve learned, and what help and resources are needed to continue advancing care for BIPOC myeloma patients.