Cancer disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native populations

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/cancer-disparities-in-American-Indian-and-Alaska-Native-populations

Full article: https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2022/2022-special-section-aian.pdf

The American Cancer Society released a special section in their 2022 Cancer Facts & Figures report that discussed cancer disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native populations in the United States. This review highlights the special section’s main points, including disparities in cancer screening, diagnosis and survival rates in native communities, as well as factors contributing to those disparities. (Posted 12/20/22)

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Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider

Based on my age and cancer risk, what cancer screenings do you recommend?
As an American Indian or Alaska Native, what federal or state programs can help me access and pay for cancer screenings and treatment?
Given my risk or diagnosis, what clinical trials do I qualify for?
What lifestyle changes can I make to reduce my risk for cancer?

Open Clinical Trials

The following clinical research studies focus on addressing health disparities in cancer:

NCT04854304: Abbreviate or FAST Breast MRI for Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening for Black Women at Average Risk and Dense Breasts. This study looks at how effectively a FAST breast MRI can successfully detect breast cancer in Black women with dense breasts.

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