Health Equity
Stand Up To Cancer’s Health Equity Initiative aims to improve disparities in cancer research, screening and treatment.
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Communities of diverse race and ethnicity, as well as people living in rural communities, are frequently underserved by the health care system. This can result in poorer health outcomes, which is the case with cancer much too often. The conditions in which people live, work, learn and play, as well as mistrust or fear of the health care system or language and financial barriers, can also contribute to disparities in cancer research, screening and outcomes.
SU2C is tackling this issue by mandating that our research addresses the recruitment and retention of medically underserved communities in cancer clinical trials. We’re also spearheading several research, education and cancer screening efforts, and encouraging other funders and research entities to take similar steps. All with the shared goal of achieving equity for all cancer patients.
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For true breakthroughs to be made, diverse representation must be prioritized at every step of the journey.
NEWS AND MEDIA
Through announcements that share our Health Equity Initiative’s progress and key programs as well as news stories that highlight the need for improved cancer health equity, SU2C is taking a leading role in initiating critical conversations and solutions to address cancer disparities.
Awareness & Education
One of the three core pillars of Stand Up To Cancer’s Health Equity Initiative is awareness and education around diversity in cancer research, treatment and prevention.
These efforts promote clinical trials as one of the ways to access the most advanced treatments and they also include information on the importance of cancer prevention via timely and consistent cancer screenings.