Cancer pushes the limits of science, human will and perseverance. But when it comes to cancer care and the latest cutting edge research, not everyone benefits equally. A reflection of the state of health equity overall, patients of color too often find that their needs are not sufficiently being met.
In this episode of People V. Cancer, The Atlantic explored the health equity challenges facing patients, providers, and institutions and what is being done to improve cancer care for all.
Carol Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lori Pierce, President, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Karen Winkfield, Executive Director, Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
and SU2C Health Equity Committee Member
WITH Jeanne Meserve, AtlanticLIVE
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