New study shows substantial racial and ethnic disparities among survivors of second primary cancers in the US

 A new study conducted by the American Cancer Society indicates that "non-Hispanic Black individuals diagnosed with a second primary cancer experienced 21% higher cancer-related death rates and 41% higher cardiovascular-related death rates compared [to] non-Hispanic White counterparts."  The findings further determined that Hispanic patents with a second primary cancer has a death rate 10% higher than non-Hispanic White patients.  According to lead study author Dr. Hyuna Sung, these rates were due, in part to Black and Hispanic patients being diagnosed with second primary cancer at a later stage.  

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Study mentioned:  Sung H, Nisotel L, Sedeta E, Islami F, Jemal A. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Survival Among People With Second Primary Cancer in the US. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(8):e2327429. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.27429