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C Grenade1, M A Phelps2, M A Villalona-Calero1
11] The Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA [2] Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Abstract:
Racial and ethnic disparities in the pathogenesis of common malignancies and outcomes from treatment remain a major health concern. Factors attributed to these disparities include differences in lifestyle, environment, genetics, and tumor biology. As we strive to personalize cancer therapy, it will be imperative that we understand the relative contributions of each factor so that we may apply this knowledge in choosing the best treatment for each individual, regardless of his or her racial or ethnic heritage.
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