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Sex and Racial/Ethnic Differences in End-of-Life Care in Texan Medicare Colorectal Cancer Decedents.
June 23, 2026 · The American journal of hospice & palliative care
Key takeaway
Black Texans with colon cancer get more hospital stays and less hospice care at the end of life compared to white Texans. This means we might not be getting the comfort and support we need, highlighting a need for better, more equitable care.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in cancer helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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