December 17, 2025- In new research on the status of cancer disparities in the United States, American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists report higher cancer mortality rates among adults living in rural areas, certain congressional districts, and among those with lower socioeconomic status. The study also shows Black and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) people continue to bear a substantially higher burden of cancer deaths, overall and from major cancers. The findings are published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, the flagship journal of ACS.
In 2021, ACS published its first biennial report on the status of cancer disparities in the U.S. In this third report, the authors analyzed several national datasets to provide up-to-date information on disparities in cancer occurrence and outcomes (incidence, stage at diagnosis, survival, and mortality) by sex, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (educational attainment as a proxy). They also used geographic location (including urbanicity of county of residence and congressional district), along with contributors to these disparities, including major cancer risk factors, screening, and select social determinants of health and health-related social needs.
Continue Reading here for research highlights from the report.
December 16, 2025- In new research on the status of cancer disparities in the United States, American Cancer Society (ACS) scientists report higher cancer mortality rates among adults living in rural areas, certain congressional districts, and among those with lower socioeconomic status. The study also shows Black and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) people continue to bear a substantially higher burden of cancer deaths, overall and from major cancers. The findings are published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, the flagship journal of ACS.
In 2021, ACS published its first biennial report on the status of cancer disparities in the U.S. In this third report, the authors analyzed several national datasets to provide up-to-date information on disparities in cancer occurrence and outcomes (incidence, stage at diagnosis, survival, and mortality) by sex, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (educational attainment as a proxy). They also used geographic location (including urbanicity of county of residence and congressional district), along with contributors to these disparities, including major cancer risk factors, screening, and select social determinants of health and health-related social needs.
Continue Reading here for research highlights from the report.