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Data Collection and Cancer Health Equity

December 17, 2020

Health equity in cancer care means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or zip code. Addressing health equity in cancer starts with timely, complete, and accurate data on populations and demographics that are facing cancer disparities.

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