Disparities in lymphoma on the basis of race, gender, HIV status, and sexual orientation

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Melody Becnel, University of Texas; Christopher R Flowers, Emory University; Loretta J. Nastoupil, University of Texas
• Language: English
• Date: 2017-11
• Publisher: Emory University Libraries
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2009 - 2018 AME Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/aol.2017.11.01
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: Annals of Lymphoma
• Volume: 1
• Grant/Funding Information: This publication was supported in part by award number K24CA208132 to Dr. CR Flowers.
• Keywords: Lymphoma disparities; pregnancy; fertility preservation; sexual minority group; HIV lymphoma
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Oncology; Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery

Abstract

Lymphoid malignancies account for the sixth leading cause of death in the US, and, although survival is improving overall, this trend is not applicable to all patients. In this review, we describe disparities in the initial presentation, treatment, and outcomes across a diverse group of lymphoma patients on the basis of gender, race, HIV status, and sexual orientation. Identifying these disparities will hopefully lead to improved outcomes in these groups of lymphoma patients in the future.