Studies Find Disparities in Urologic Cancer Diagnosis and Care for Black Americans
04 May 2024 - 6:00AM
Abstracts being presented at the American Urological Association's
Annual Meeting show Black Americans have a higher mortality rate
for urologic cancers, and there is a lack of awareness of the risks
and outcomes they face.
Researchers will present their study findings covering
disparities and urologic cancer in San Antonio, TX, from May 3 to
6. Adam Weiner, MD, urologist at UCLA Health, moderated a virtual
press session with the abstract authors, providing key insights
into their research.
“These abstracts stood out in terms of relevance and potential
impact for the urology field,” said Dr. Weiner. “We have examples
of ecological studies, retrospective cohort studies, and
qualitative studies that all aim to highlight and address
disparities in urological cancer outcomes.”
The following abstracts are covered in the moderated panel:
- Racial Differences in Bladder Cancer Mortality Adjusting for
Sociodemographic Disparities in a Statewide Cancer Registry
- Excess Death and Potential Life Years Lost Among Black Prostate
Cancer Patients (1970-2020)
- Physician Density and Prostate Cancer Mortality in the US from
2011-2020
- Drivers and Barriers to Accessing Prostate Specific Antigen
Screening for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Among Black
Men
A recording of the panel discussion is available to all press
registrants. Fill out the registration form on the website to be
added to the virtual programming:
https://www.auanet.org/AUA2024/register/press-registration
NOTE TO REPORTERS: Presenting authors and moderators are
available to discuss their findings. To arrange an interview with
an expert, please contact the AUA Communications Team at
Communications@AUAnet.org.
About the American Urological Association: Founded in
1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American
Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of
urology and has nearly 25,000 members throughout the world. The AUA
is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to
the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the
highest standards of urologic care through education, research and
the formulation of health policy.
Corey Del Bianco
American Urological Association
410-689-4033
cdelbianco@auanet.org