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Core values

- The NCI is actively working to reduce cancer disparities, which are driven by complex social, environmental, and genetic factors. This includes improving access to quality cancer care, addressing structural and institutional barriers, and promoting health equity[1][2][5].
- The initiatives, such as the Centers for Cancer Control Research in Persistent Poverty Areas, Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health Equity (PACHE), and the Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), aim to overcome barriers to cancer care, increase participation in clinical trials by underserved populations, and develop interventions to address social determinants of health[1][2].
- These efforts contribute to reducing premature deaths, lost productivity, and the overall impact on communities, which are substantial societal benefits[1].
- The focus on social determinants of health, such as food security, housing stability, and transportation, helps in integrating social care with clinical care, improving health outcomes for cancer patients and survivors, particularly from historically underserved and marginalized backgrounds[2][5].