A newly released report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, offers encouraging news about overall cancer mortality rates in the United States while also highlighting persistent disparities among different communities. The report notes that, thanks to advances in screening and treatment, the nation has seen a continued decline in deaths from several major cancers. This trend reflects progress in early detection, new therapies, and ongoing public health initiatives aimed at reducing risk factors such as smoking. ...
Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
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