08 May Action is Key to Continue to Break Down Barriers for Equitable Cancer Care

By Ryan Scott, OneLive

Experts from the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health, including Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, an assistant professor of gynecologic oncology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Monica Patel, MD, an assistant professor of hematology, medical oncology, and palliative care in the Department of Hematology/Oncology; Janelle N. Sobecki, MD, an assistant professor (CHS) of gynecologic oncology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; and Loyda Braithwaite, NP, an oncology nurse practitioner, participated in an interview with OncLive® on disparities in cancer care.

In the interview, these experts addressed significant barriers to equitable cancer treatment and highlighted challenges for rural communities to access specialized oncologic care. Furthermore, they emphasized financial limitations affecting treatment access, specifically for marginalized groups, and the need to push for health policy changes. Read more…