Adult cancer disparities have been documented for decades and continue to persist despite
clinical advancements in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Pediatric cancer …

Background Cancer is a leading cause of death by disease among children and
adolescents in the United States. This study updates cancer incidence rates and trends …

While survival of pediatric cancer has improved greatly over the past 40 years, demographic
and socioeconomic disparities have meant that some groups have not benefitted as much …

Background Few studies have evaluated social determinants of outcomes disparities for
children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). We investigated the association of area …

PURPOSE Representativeness in acute leukemia clinical research is essential for achieving
health equity. The National Cancer Institute's mandate for Comprehensive Cancer Centers …

Higher incidence and poorer outcomes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in Hispanic
Americans have been attributed to high-risk molecular markers associated with Native …

Background The study purpose is to describe trajectories of financial distress for parents of
children (ages 1–14.9 years) with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) …

Background: Air pollution is a carcinogen and causes pulmonary and cardiac complications.
We examined the association of fine particulate matter pollution (PM2. 5) and mortality from …

Objective: Previous work has examined family income and material hardship in pediatric
cancer. However, few studies have focused on perceived financial strain (PFS), or the extent …

Background Health disparities related to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and
insurance status impact quality, access, and health outcomes for children. Medicaid is a …