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08/25/26

Challenges in skin cancer screening and access to treatment among multiple US racial and ethnic population groups: a systematic review.

Matarazzo, Alexandra; Etzel, Madison; Sherman, Christina; Dunn, John; Colome, Daniel; Machado, Christopher; Follin, Tiffany; Sacca, Lea. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities.

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Big Three Conditions Culture, Work System, and Implementation Equity, Access, and Timeliness Tests, Screening, and Laboratory Processes
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Summary

Skin cancer disparities reflect differences in prevention, detection, and access to timely treatment-- not simply individual risk. The authors of this systematic review synthesize evidence across multiple racial and ethnic populations, identifying barriers including limited access to dermatology, socioeconomic constraints, geographic inequities, and differences in screening practices and treatment. The analysis highlights the need for insurance reform, improved training in presentations in skin of color, and equitable diagnostic pathways across diverse populations.
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Matarazzo A, Etzel M, Sherman C, et al. Challenges in skin cancer screening and access to treatment among multiple US racial and ethnic population groups: a systematic review. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. Epub 2026 Aug 25.