Animation - Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community
Slide Show - Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community
1.
How prevalent is lung cancer among Black Americans? Why is it so prevalent?
2.
Why is lung cancer diagnosed at a later stage among Black Americans compared to other Americans?
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What are the potential benefits of clinical trials for Black American lung cancer patients? What about risks?
4.
Why are Black American lung cancer patients less likely to participate in clinical trials?
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What is health equity and why is it important in lung cancer care?
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What historical events have impacted Black Americans' involvement in clinical trials?
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Why is it important from a scientific perspective to have more Black Americans in clinical trials?
8.
Why do current screening guidelines miss a significant portion of Black Americans at risk of lung cancer?
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How was your lung cancer diagnosed and how did you find out about your clinical trial?
10.
What was the clinical trial enrollment process like for you?
11.
What was your overall experience in the lung cancer clinical trial?
12.
What advice do you have for other people about participating in clinical trials?
Expert Video - What is health equity and why is it important in lung cancer care?
Cancer specialist Janine Harewood, MD, from Fort Myers, Florida, describes factors affecting health equity in lung cancer care, such as insurance, access to screening tests for lung cancer, transportation, and the ability to get to treatment for lung cancer care. Black Americans may be more affected by these barriers to lung cancer care than other Americans.
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Animation - Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community
Slide Show - Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community
1.
How prevalent is lung cancer among Black Americans? Why is it so prevalent?
2.
Why is lung cancer diagnosed at a later stage among Black Americans compared to other Americans?
3.
What are the potential benefits of clinical trials for Black American lung cancer patients? What about risks?
4.
Why are Black American lung cancer patients less likely to participate in clinical trials?
5.
What is health equity and why is it important in lung cancer care?
6.
What historical events have impacted Black Americans' involvement in clinical trials?
7.
Why is it important from a scientific perspective to have more Black Americans in clinical trials?
8.
Why do current screening guidelines miss a significant portion of Black Americans at risk of lung cancer?
9.
How was your lung cancer diagnosed and how did you find out about your clinical trial?
10.
What was the clinical trial enrollment process like for you?
11.
What was your overall experience in the lung cancer clinical trial?
12.
What advice do you have for other people about participating in clinical trials?
