Journal article
Championing Diversity in Mohs and Cutaneous Oncology: Reducing Disparities in Skin Cancer Care for Patients of Color
American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book, Vol.44(3), e433376
06/01/2024
DOI: 10.1200/EDBK_433376
PMID: 39013125
Abstract
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting people in America. Skin cancer grows in patients from many diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Research shows that there are significant disparities that exist in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer for patients of color. Patients of color have lower incidence but higher rates of mortality for certain types of skin cancers. This article expounds on the role of diversity in Mohs surgery and cutaneous oncology to improve medical outcomes and address these health care disparities. By training an oncology workforce that has increased representation and improved cultural competence, the health care system can collaborate to achieve health equity in the treatment of skin cancer. Through both collaboration and advocacy, the oncology field can create an inclusive health care system that prioritizes the needs of all patients.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Championing Diversity in Mohs and Cutaneous Oncology: Reducing Disparities in Skin Cancer Care for Patients of Color
- Creators
- Nicole A. Negbenebor - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book, Vol.44(3), e433376
- DOI
- 10.1200/EDBK_433376
- PMID
- 39013125
- NLM abbreviation
- Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book
- ISSN
- 1548-8748
- eISSN
- 1548-8756
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/01/2024
- Academic Unit
- Dermatology
- Record Identifier
- 9984657853102771
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