GI Cancer Disparities - Episode #13

We discuss equity or lack of equity in GI cancer screening and care, including colonoscopies, Cologuard, and more.

Main Story –

Liver, gastric cancer disparities consistent across race and ethnicity
https://www.mdedge.com/gihepnews/article/240603/liver-disease/liver-gastric-cancer-disparities-consistent-across-race-and

Racial Disparities Persist in GI Cancers and Beyond
https://www.onclive.com/view/racial-disparities-persist-in-gi-cancers-and-beyond

Practical steps to move the needle on health disparities in colon cancer screening
https://www.healio.com/news/gastroenterology/20211025/practical-steps-can-move-needle-on-health-disparities-in-colon-cancer-screening

News of the Week –

Spike in AutoImmune Diseases Blamed on Fast Food
https://nypost.com/2022/01/10/spike-in-autoimmune-diseases-blamed-on-fast-food-scientists/

Cancer-Causing Cells Accumulate With Age
https://www.realhealthmag.com/article/cells-accumulate-cancercausing-mutations-age?utm_source=RH+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1e0415f88a-01-11-2022_RH_Email_Update_MC&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_73022c05d7-1e0415f88a-76482865#lid=73022c05d7.cf291abd42