Scientists have developed a new way to calculate breast cancer risk in black women.

New research has found that immigrants are less likely to report a history of family cancer that those who were born in the U.S.

Does obesity play a role in breast cancer recurrence?

In a neighborhood where breast cancer is too often diagnosed too late, a breast surgeon is spreading the word about screening and treatment.

Not willing to accept that nothing could be done, a survivor found a way to provide colorectal cancer screening to members of her community who couldn’t afford it.

Linda Burhansstipanov navigates the cultural and public health challenges of cancer in the Native American community.

CR talks to several experts about the problems that contribute to cancer—and what we can do to fix them.

Seven survivors share their efforts at providing information, resources and comfort to others facing cancer.

Do the prejudices of some health care providers and researchers influence cancer treatment decisions? We shouldn't shy away from talking about it.

Just 23 when he died of leukemia in 1963, Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis had already smashed through barriers on and off the football field.

Do poverty, isolation and a lack of social support contribute to cancer?

Genetic epidemiologist Timothy Rebbeck investigates the puzzles of cancer disparities.

Culturally tailored communication can help reduce cancer disparities.

A cancer survivor finds that a cancer diagnosis is unexpected and undesired, at any age.

Here are some tips on how to reach out to men in underserved communities.

A Native American artist uses art to convey an important message about lung cancer prevention.

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