Cancer Resources for Lower Income and Minority Groups

PEN’s programs enhance patient health literacy to enable shared decision-making and provide informational and educational resources to empower patients and care partners at every step of their cancer journey.

General Resources

Managing Medical Mistrust: Creating a Healthy, Trust-Based System

December 6, 2021

Understanding the Oncology Care Model

November 29, 2021

Disparities in Telemedicine Access for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

August 30, 2021

Overcoming Known Disparities and Access for CLL Patients

August 19, 2021

BIPOC Lung Cancer Patients and Health Disparities

August 3, 2021

How Can BIPOC Breast Cancer Patients Overcome Health Disparities?

July 19, 2021

How Can We Address Noted Disparities in Multiple Myeloma?

May 20, 2021

Health Equity and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)

March 30, 2021

Financial Corner: Health Care Coverage Special Enrollment

March 25, 2021

Digital Advocacy and Health Equity for CLL Patients

January 5, 2021

The Value of PEN: Bridging the Digital Divide

December 8, 2020

Checking the Pulse on Multiple Myeloma Health Disparities

November 11, 2020

Is It Possible to Achieve Health Equity in Multiple Myeloma?

August 31, 2020

What Health Disparities Exist for Patients with Renal Medullary Carcinoma?

August 27, 2020

What Do Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Look Like?

August 12, 2020

Diversity in Clinical Trials Benefits Everyone

May 18, 2020

Disparities in Care: Equality vs. Equity #patientchat Highlights

February 14, 2020

Colon Cancer and Myeloma Resources

Being a pro-active cancer patient or caregiver can be overwhelming. The Colon Cancer and Multiple Myeloma Health Networks provide informational and educational resources to empower you at every step of your cancer journey.

To start your path to patient empowerment, take a look at our colon cancer and myeloma programs for actionable advice and downloadable resources to help you communicate with your healthcare team, navigate treatment decisions, and learn to speak up to insist on the best care possible.

Colon Cancer Program

Myeloma Programs

Minority Health Resources

Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health – The mission of the Office of Minority Health is to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities.
CDC Minority Health – CDC’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) advances health equity and women’s health issues across the nation through CDC’s science and programs. OMHHE also increases CDC’s capacity to leverage its diverse workforce and engage stakeholders to this end.
FDA Minority Health – The FDA website for minority health provides information about minorities in clinical trials and offers webinars, lectures and resources for patients.
National Stakeholders Strategy – Provides an overarching roadmap for eliminating health disparities through cooperative and strategic actions.
Minority Students & Healthcare Education: An Online Guide to School Success – Resources and support available in higher education for students of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other minorities.
The Importance of Diversity in Healthcare
Diverse Health Hub – Committed to exploring the social determinants of health, increasing cultural competence among providers, and raising awareness about the roadblocks to equitable care.