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  • Health Equity and Disparity as it Relates to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

    5 APR 2023 · Cancer affects everyone, but it does not affect everyone equally. Advancing health equity and addressing cancer disparities is a priority of the American Cancer Society. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Tawana Thomas-Johnson from the American Cancer Society and discusses what can and should be done to ensure all people have a fair and just opportunity to live a longer, healthier life free from cancer.
    10m 42s
  • Health Equity and Disparity as it relates to Cancer in the LGBT Community

    5 APR 2023 · Research confirms that the LGBTQ community carries a disproportionate burden of cancer, has distinctive risk factors, and faces barriers to accessing healthcare. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Tawana Thomas-Johnson from the American Cancer Society and discusses those barriers and ways in which they should be addressed.
    10m 52s
  • Why you should #GetScreened for Lung Cancer

    28 FEB 2023 · Not counting skin cancer, lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women and is - by far - the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Dr. Monica Baskin from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Dan Tobin from the American Cancer Society and discusses lung cancer and lung cancer screening.
    9m 33s
  • Talk with your Healthcare Provider and #GetScreened

    28 FEB 2023 · Screening tests are used to detect cancer before a person has any symptoms in the hopes of finding it early, when it may be easier to treat. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Dr. Matthew Miller from Allegheny Health Network and Dan Tobin from the American Cancer Society and discusses the importance of working with your healthcare provider to decide which cancer screenings are right for you based on age and risk factors.
    9m 1s
  • Health Equity and Disparity as it relates to Cancer in the Hispanic Community

    28 FEB 2023 · Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic people, accounting for 20% of all deaths. Understanding the problem is key to overcoming it. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Tawana Thomas-Johnson from the American Cancer Society and discusses the barriers that exist and ways in which the American Cancer Society is addressing them.
    10m 32s
  • Why you should #GetScreened for Breast Cancer

    27 FEB 2023 · Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Routine cancer screening is vital to catching the disease early. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Dr. Matthew Miller from Allegheny Health Network and Dan Tobin from the American Cancer Society and discusses breast cancer screening and diagnosis
    12m 53s
  • Why you should #GetScreened for Colorectal Cancer

    27 FEB 2023 · Not counting skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Dr. Monica Baskin from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Dan Tobin from the American Cancer Society and discusses what you need to know about colorectal cancer screening.
    13m 25s
  • Health Equity and Disparity as it Relates to Cancer in the Black Community

    15 FEB 2023 · Health Equity and Disparity as it relates to Cancer in the Black Community – Black people have the highest cancer death rate and shortest survival of any racial/ethnic group in the United States. This American Cancer Society podcast sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, features Tawana Thomas-Johnson from the American Cancer Society and looks at some of the reasons for this and ways in which to overcome them
    12m 31s

The American Cancer Society believes all people should have a fair and just opportunity to live a longer, healthier life free from cancer. By advancing health equity, addressing cancer disparities,...

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The American Cancer Society believes all people should have a fair and just opportunity to live a longer, healthier life free from cancer. By advancing health equity, addressing cancer disparities, and encouraging cancer screenings, we can end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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