Margaux’s Miracle Supporter,
MSK is dedicated to the belief that everyone, no matter who they are or what neighborhood they live in, deserves the best cancer care available. However, this goal remains unrealized for many people with cancer in historically underserved communities. To accelerate change for every person with cancer, MSK has launched the Office of Health Equity (OHE), which I lead.
The OHE is committed to improving cancer health equity through three key pillars — clinical research, patient access, and training — setting a course to advance cancer health equity at MSK and worldwide.
One of the priorities of the OHE is to develop a knowledge base focused on clinical research dedicated to improving outcomes among people with cancer regardless of their race, ethnicity, culture, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or socioeconomic status.
As a surgeon and someone working to improve care for underserved communities, I am optimistic that MSK has the expertise and drive to make a real difference in this critical issue.
Help us improve health equity for every person with cancer.
Cancer disparities exist in many forms and affect various populations differently in terms of how commonly the disease occurs, survival rates, and the type of treatments that people receive. These systemic inequalities in health and cancer care must be addressed, and we cannot do it without your support.
Thank you,
Carol L. Brown, MD, FACS
Attending Surgeon
Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer