Why racial diversity matters in breast cancer clinical trials

(Carly Werner/ Healthline) — Clinical trials are key to learning about conditions like cancer and finding new treatments. These trials, which happen after years of research, are a chance to try out promising new therapies in people.

Current treatments for breast cancer were once tested in clinical trials.

Many women have benefited from being a part of a clinical trial. Lives have been improved, prolonged, and saved as a result of clinical trials.

But People of Color often face barriers in accessing healthcare. They also have lower rates of participation in clinical trials. (…)