Life After Cancer: Coping Methods, Treatment Side Effects, and Global Impact of Cancer Survival
The global economic burden of cancer is staggering. In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that cancer imposes $1.16 trillion in economic burden worldwide. This number could be even higher today – the year 2020 saw an estimated 10 million cancer deaths and 19.3 new cancer cases across the globe. At the same time, […]
Women With Cancer In The Workplace
The World Health Organization estimates that over 1.5 million women of working age live with cancer in the United States. Public health studies show that almost half of people diagnosed with cancer (46%) each year are of working age (20 to 64 years old). All aspects of their lives get impacted by the disease, including […]
Worldwide Trends in Women’s Cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in middle-income and high-income countries. Low-income countries are also experiencing an increase in the female cancer burden due to economic development and transition. Population growth, increased cancer risk factors (lack of physical activity, excess body weight, and smoking), and changes in female reproductive patterns (later […]
Research and Development for Women’s Cancer Address Treatment Disparities
Healthcare disparities among various nations, ethnic groups, religious groups, racial, gender identity groups, and socioeconomic groups, prevail in cancer, particularly cancers involving women. Healthcare disparities are measured by the following parameters: Screening rates Stage at diagnosis Financial burden Quality of life after cancer treatment Morbidity – health complications as a result of cancer and cancer […]
Women’s Cancer: Trends, Disparities, and Workplace Treatment
Women of all ages, races, and ethnicities are diagnosed with cancer each year across the globe. Worldwide trends indicate that there is a growing incidence of women developing cancer, especially in low-income countries. In middle- and high-income countries, cancer is the second-leading cause of death, right after cardiovascular disease. So too, disparities in cancer incidence […]
Disparities in Access to Cancer Clinical Trials
Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It can affect people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion or social status. That said, proper cancer care is NOT equally accessible for all people. Therefore outcomes of those battling cancer can drastically vary based on social structures and practices regardless of one’s particular demographic. Factors that are normally tied to […]
How Socioeconomic Status Impacts Follow-Up Cancer Care
According to the American Cancer Society, the number of cancer survivors at the start of 2019 was 16.9 million Americans. They predict this number will increase to over 22.1 million individuals by the beginning of 2030. As the cancer-survivor population increases, follow-up care will be key to improving quality of life and survival. Specifically, […]
Cancer Health Disparities: Survival Rates, Follow-Up Care, and Access to Clinical Trials
The American Cancer Society states that at the start of 2019, there were 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. By 2030, this number is expected to reach 22.1 million individuals. As more people survive cancer, the need for adequate follow-up care is a real priority. What constitutes follow-up care ranges from the […]
How the Socioeconomic Status Impacts Cancer Survival Rates
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization reported nearly 10 million cancer deaths in 2020. Cancer statistics say the most common cancers that lead to fatal outcomes: Colorectal cancer Lung cancer Stomach cancer Liver cancer Breast cancer The connection between socioeconomic status (SES) and cancer remains a vital public […]
How To Prevent Colon Cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 25 women (4.0%) and 1 in 23 men (4.3%) will develop colorectal cancer in the course of their lifetime. The Society estimates that there will be 104,270 new cases of colon cancer and 45,230 of rectal cancer in 2021. In the same year, this disease is […]