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. 2021 Oct;22(10):621-622.
doi: 10.1038/s41576-021-00390-4.

Addressing health disparities in cancer with genomics

Onyinye D Balogun  1   2 , Olufunmilayo I Olopade  3
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Addressing health disparities in cancer with genomics

Onyinye D Balogun et al. Nat Rev Genet. 2021 Oct.

Abstract

Incorporating genomics more widely into cancer screening and management will help to tackle the mortality gap between Black and white patients with cancer. Here, we emphasize the role of genomics as a tool to promote health equity in cancer.

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Conflict of interest statement

O.I.O. is a co-founder of CancerIQ, a scientific advisor for Tempus Inc., and serves on the board of directors of 54gene. O.D.B. declares no competing interests.

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