colorectal cancer

COVID-19 transmission and mortality disproportionately affects Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations, says gastrotenterologist Sophhie Balzora (above). Colorectal cancer, too, is wrought with disparities in screening, incidence, and mortality rates among these very same populations. As we envision our nation slowly clawing our way out of the deepest threats of the pandemic, we must come back …

COVID-19 causing collateral damage to the progress against colorectal cancer Read More »

Black patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer in California were less likely to receive chemotherapy and had a 17 percent higher chance of death compared with White patients. “These troubling statistics are the result of a disparity in access to health care,” said Mustafa Raoof, MD, a surgical oncologist at City of Hope in Southern California. …

Racial Disparities in Management of Colorectal Cancer Spreading to the Liver Read More »

U.S. News data analysts took a closer look at disparities in colon cancer and found stark differences in who was diagnosed, at what stage, and how they fared. Black, Hispanic and low socioeconomic status patients were less likely to be screened, more likely to be admitted for an emergent procedure, and had an increased risk …

Pivotal role that preventive care has in driving some of the colorectal cancer disparities Read More »

Many of us are still mourning the loss of actor Chadwick Boseman, who lost his battle with colon cancer in August 2020, at age 43. His untimely death has reignited discussions about the rising cases of colorectal cancer in young adults, particularly among the Black and African American community. “Black and African American men and …

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The death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, 43, after a four-year private battle with colon cancer has raised fresh concerns about how the illness disparately harms Black men. “If it happened to Chadwick Boseman, who had access to probably the best health care his money could buy, what about the average Joe?” asked Rhonda …

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Movie actor Chadwick Boseman died from colon cancer at the age of 43 on August 28, 2020. His death highlights the growing incidence of colorectal cancer among young people. For young, Black individuals, the risk is even greater. The American Cancer Society reports that Black men and women are 20% more likely to get colorectal …

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We must leverage the opportunity Mr. Boseman has tragically afforded us as a young Black man with immeasurable promise who died too young from colorectal cancer. As a gastroenterologist working to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and its prevention, here are a few life-saving tips: get screened, know your family history, practice healthy habits, and …

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The recent passing of Chadwick Boseman, the talented actor best known for his portrayal of the superhero Black Panther, at the age of 43 came as a surprise and shock to many. For a seemingly healthy, relatively young man to die from colorectal cancer seems almost incomprehensible. Colorectal cancer disproportionately affects the Black community, where …

Colorectal cancer rates higher for Blacks than for any other group Read More »

The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman at age 43 following a four-year battle against colorectal cancer underscores two important public health concerns. First, the incidence of colorectal cancer has risen dramatically among adults under age 50 in the U.S. and in many countries around the world. Second, African Americans have a much greater likelihood of …

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