cancer health disparities

(American Association for Cancer Research) Race and ethnicity appeared to affect diagnostic delay more than insurance status for women with breast abnormalities, as revealed by data presented at the Third American Association for Cancer Research Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities, being held Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2010.

(University of South Florida Health) A new Center of Excellence at the University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center will focus on research, education and training, and community outreach to reduce cancer health disparities among minority and underserved populations.

The joint program is funded by a $6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.