Wednesday, April 3 2024
7:30–8:15am
CME/CE
Cancer Demographics, Screening, and Differences in African Americans
Davidson Ballroom
Description
Because of the increased burden of an array of cancers, African Americans have screening recommendations that are sometimes different from the majority population. Dr. Hall will review the current US cancer demographics as well as recommendations for cancer screening in African Americans and other communities of color. When a cancer diagnosis is discovered, the related discussion needs to be delicately handled in many cases. We will review the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs regarding a cancer diagnosis in African American patients and best practices for successful outcomes.
The session "Cancer Demographics, Screening, and Differences in African Americans" (0.75 hour) is designed to satisfy CME/CE state licensure requirements (MD/PA/NP) related to Implicit Bias.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the current US demographics of the major cancers by race/ethnicity
- Outline current recommendations for preventative screening for the major cancers and any differences for unique populations
- Explore the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs regarding cancer diagnosis in African American patients