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<span>Bridging the Gap: Enabling Equal Access to Biomarker Cancer Testing and Clinical Trials for Black Patients</span>
November 12, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Enabling Equal Access to Biomarker Cancer Testing and Clinical Trials for Black Patients

Advancements in biomarker testing, clinical research and targeted th­­erapies offer personalized treatment plans that can improve patient health outcomes, but Black patients with cancer often do not have access to these breakthroughs in cancer care. Some of the barriers faced by many Black patients with cancer include lack of insurance coverage, medical biases, medical mistrust and lack of awareness. In particular, this survey found that the main barriers were, in fact, a mistrust in the medical system, a fear for safety and a concern about being a “guinea pig” a test subject for unproven therapies without their knowledge or consent. 
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<span>The power of movement: How physical activity can reduce the risk of breast cancer</span>
November 12, 2024

The power of movement: How physical activity can reduce the risk of breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in the United States. The steady increase in the number of patients diagnosed with breast cancer has been attributed to lifestyle changes that have taken place since the 1980s, including increased use of alcohol and tobacco, high-fat and high-sugar diets, women opting to not have children or to delay pregnancy, and low levels of physical activity. Regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight have been associated with a lower risk of developing multiple chronic diseases and 13 different types of cancer, including breast cancer. Studies have shown that women who get regular physical activity have lower risk of developing breast cancer than women who do not exercise. 
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<span>Alicia Dillard, MD</span>
Alicia Dillard, MD
Associate Clinical Laboratory Director
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