In comparison with individuals of different races and ethnicities, Black individuals are extra more likely to be recognized with and die from most cancers. Nationwide Black Household Most cancers Consciousness Week is an initiative led by the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncology Middle of Excellence to extend most cancers consciousness and promote most cancers scientific trial participation inside the Black neighborhood. This 12 months, the third annual Nationwide Black Household Most cancers Consciousness Week will happen from June 15 to June 21.
On this podcast, Luckson Mathieu, MD, and Rea Blakey of the FDA focus on what Black households ought to find out about most cancers disparities inside their neighborhood, studying extra about their most cancers threat, the significance of most cancers screening and prevention, and assets out there to them for help.
What are a few of the most cancers disparities that exist within the Black neighborhood? [2:04]
What’s Nationwide Black Household Most cancers Consciousness Week, and what’s its position in addressing most cancers disparities and elevating most cancers consciousness within the Black neighborhood? [3:31]
What’s most essential for Black households to find out about their most cancers threat? [5:08]
Why is most cancers screening essential, and what are a few of the hurdles Black households could face in getting common screening? [6:10]
What assets can be found to assist Black individuals entry most cancers screening? [7:40]
Why is most cancers prevention essential, and what measures can Black households take to forestall most cancers? [8:26]
What assets can be found to assist Black households as they navigate their most cancers threat, screening, and prevention? [9:23]
The place can individuals go surfing to be taught extra about Nationwide Black Household Most cancers Consciousness Week? [11:14]
Dr. Mathieu is a thoracic oncologist on the FDA within the Division of Oncology. Ms. Blakey is the Affiliate Director for Exterior Outreach and Engagement on the FDA Oncology Middle of Excellence and leads the Nationwide Black Household Most cancers Consciousness initiative for the Oncology Middle of Excellence Undertaking Group. Dr. Mathieu and Ms. Blakey haven’t any relationships to reveal related to this podcast.
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