The HPV vaccine is an effective means of preventing cancers associated with the virus, and New York City is working to address issues such as vaccine hesitancy, limited access to healthcare, and a deep-rooted mistrust of the medical system to make the vaccine more accessible to all.
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American Cancer Society Launches Largest-ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
The American Cancer Society has launched the VOICES of Black Women study to investigate the disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women, aiming to enroll over 100,000 Black women aged 25 to 55 to examine the impact of medical history, lifestyle factors, and experiences of racism on cancer risk and mortality.