In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bilal Abid from University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston to discuss how healthcare disparities have an effect on cancer care — especially when it comes to cutting-edge treatments such as stem cell transplantations and CAR T-cell therapy. We discuss how race, socioeconomic status, education, and geographic location can determine a patient’s access to cancer care. With travel, insurance, and systemic barriers in the mix, we explore what patients can do to navigate these challenges, and how treatment centers and policymakers are contributing to ensure equitable access to care for all patients.

Mentioned on this episode: 

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• Bloodline Breakthroughs: Innovations & Inspiration video podcast
  
  
• American Society of Transplantation
  
  
• ACCESS Initiative
  
  
• NMDP (formerly Be The Match)
  
  
• LLS Clinical Trial Support Center
  
  
• Stem cell transplantation
  
  
• CAR T-cell therapy
  
  
• Ronald McDonald House Charities
  
  
• American Society of Hematology
  
  
• Bispecific antibodies – Immunotherapy fact sheet
  
  
• CIBMTR Analysis
  

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

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• Free Nutrition Consultations
  
  
• Information Specialists 
  
  
• Financial support
  
  
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
  
  
• Free booklets 
  
  
• Young Adult Resources
  
  
• Online chats 
  
  
• Support groups 
  
  
• Caregiver support 
  
  
• Caregiver Workbook
  
  
• Advocacy and Public Policy
  
  
• Survivorship Workbook
  
  
• LLS Community 
  
  
• Mental Health Resources
  

Supported by Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group.

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