Our goal is to reduce the impact of cancer on Indigenous communities regionally, nationally and internationally.
Cancer affects all population groups in the United States, but certain groups of us bear a disproportionate burden compared to others. Indigenous people are one of those groups, and are more likely to develop certain cancer types and/or have higher mortality. For example, American Indians/Alaska Natives:
- are more likely to develop cervical cancer
- have the highest rates of liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer followed by Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics.
- have higher death rates from kidney cancer
In addition, Indigenous communities experience health disparities in access to health care and health insurance coverage as well as rates of smoking, obesity, diabetes, and chronic liver and kidney disease — all of which contribute to a greater burden from cancer.
Learn which cancer screenings you need and steps you can take to reduce your cancer risk at Roswell Park’s Cancer Screening Center. If you face a high risk for Breast, Lung, Ovarian or Pancreas cancers, our High Risk Clinics can help you manage your unique risk and screening needs. Complete our questionnaire to get started.
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