Abstract
Currently, Black men in the United States are greater than 1.5 times as likely to
be diagnosed with prostate cancer and more than twice as likely to succumb to the
disease. While racial disparities in prostate cancer have been well documented, we
must analyze these disparities in the correct context. Discussion of these disparities
without correctly describing race as a social construct and acknowledging the impact
of structural racism is insufficient. This article reviews the disparities seen in
screening, treatment, outcomes, and clinical trial participation. We conclude by outlining
future steps to help understand and study disparities, as we strive toward equitable
outcomes.
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Publication history
Published online: August 18, 2021
Accepted:
August 2,
2021
Received:
May 17,
2021
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