Advancing clinical trials in Africa can close the cancer mortality gap - STAT

Advancing clinical trials in Africa can close the cancer mortality gap - STAT

Patients of African descent are being denied the benefits of cancer breakthroughs. We’re changing that

By JENNIFER DENT

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Death rates from cancer are falling — except among Africans and Americans of African descent. Advancing clinical trials in Africa can help close this gap.

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