By Mary Tablante Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders face unique health disparities, but not enough are participating in clinical trials that help find better treatments and fight disease. To increase diversity in clinical trials, the “I’m In” campaign launched in March to target AAPI, African American and Hispanic communities. The “I’m In” website is a resource for patients to find …
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By Mary Tablante Cancer is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans. The most common types of cancer for Asian Americans are liver cancer, stomach cancer and cervical cancer. Breast cancer has also been increasing among Asian Americans. The following is a round up of the most common types of cancer among Asian Americans. LIVER CANCER Approximately 1 in …
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