Ensuring Equitable Access to Cancer Clinical Trials: Dr. Marya L. Shegog’s Perspective [Video]

In this thought-provoking video, Dr. Marya L. Shegog, PhD, MPH, CHES, from the Lazarex Cancer Foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area, explores ways to ensure that the benefits of cancer clinical trials are shared equitably across all populations. Dr. Shegog emphasizes the importance of a multi-faceted approach to achieve this goal.

One key aspect she discusses is direct-to-consumer education, ensuring that people are well-informed about the facts surrounding cancer clinical trials and the steps required to participate. Dr. Shegog also stresses the crucial role of community-based physicians in providing accurate information and guiding patients toward appropriate clinical trials.

Moreover, Dr. Shegog highlights the need for improved outreach efforts by study groups conducting clinical trials. She advocates for better engagement with communities that are typically underrepresented in these trials to ensure equitable access to the potential benefits.

The Lazarex Cancer Foundation is dedicated to removing barriers to clinical trial participation and improving access for underserved communities. To learn more about its initiatives and how you can get involved, please visit its website at https://lazarex.org/diversity-in-cancer-clinical-trials/

Watch this video to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions in ensuring equitable access to cancer clinical trials. Share this important message with your network to help spread awareness and drive positive change.

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