Even before COVID-19, African Americans had the lowest survival rates for most types of cancer. As the nation continues to navigate its way out of the pandemic, many doctors fear those inequalities are worsening. On Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 12:00 p.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a program examining cancer outcomes through the lens of health equity. Experts will present solutions for closing the treatment and survival gaps when it comes to race, economic status and the social determinants of health.

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