Cancer statistics for African Americans, 2016: Progress and opportunities in reducing racial disparities.

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Published in CA Cancer J Clin on February 22, 2016

Authors

Carol E DeSantis1, Rebecca L Siegel2, Ann Goding Sauer3, Kimberly D Miller3, Stacey A Fedewa4, Kassandra I Alcaraz5, Ahmedin Jemal6

Author Affiliations

1: Director, Breast and Gynecological Cancer Surveillance, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA.
2: Strategic Director, Surveillance Information Services, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA.
3: Epidemiologist, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA.
4: Director, Risk Factor and Screening Surveillance, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA.
5: Strategic Director, Health Equities Research, Behavioral Research Center, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA.
6: Vice President, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA.

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