Cancer remains the second leading cause of death for Black Americans, with significant racial disparities in mortality rates.

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Health equity ensures that everyone -- regardless of race, income or geographic location -- has an equal opportunity to achieve optimal health, writes guest columnist the Rev. Frederick Knuckles Sr.

A new report from the American Cancer Society highlights significant racial disparities in cancer death rates, particularly affecting African Americans.

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A recent study reveals that cancer mortality rates among Black men and women in the United States are declining, yet ...

A new report shows Black people continue to face significant disparities when it comes to cancer. There has been a decline in cancer deaths for Black people, but new research from the American ...