Improving cancer diagnosis for marginalized patients
ACHIEVING BETTER CANCER DIAGNOSIS (ABCD): Identifying, supporting, and learning from marginalized patients who experience delayed cancer diagnosis
This study is all about finding ways to help people, especially those from underserved communities, get faster and better cancer diagnoses by listening to their experiences and working with experts to make the healthcare system more supportive and fair.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927259 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to understand and address the delays in cancer diagnosis, particularly for marginalized patients who may face additional barriers such as social determinants of health, racism, and language issues. By creating a Diagnostic Center of Excellence, the project will gather insights from patients about their experiences and the challenges they faced in getting timely diagnoses. The research will involve collaboration with national experts to identify systemic issues and develop strategies to improve diagnostic safety and transparency in healthcare. The ultimate goal is to empower patients to voice their concerns and improve the overall diagnostic process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are marginalized patients who have experienced delays in cancer diagnosis due to various barriers.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced delays in cancer diagnosis or do not face barriers related to social determinants of health may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier cancer diagnoses and better health outcomes for marginalized patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted the importance of patient perspectives in improving healthcare outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schiff, Gordon David — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Schiff, Gordon David
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.