Intro
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
Multilevel Determinants of Cancer Health Disparities
Introduction
Multilevel Determinants of Cancer Health Disparities
A Call to Action for Cancer Health Equity and Future Directions
References
Basic Science Research in Cancer Health Disparities
Introduction
Foundations of Basic Science Research in Cancer
Current Efforts in Basic Science Research to Address Cancer Health Disparities
Future Directions and Conclusions
References

Chronic Stress, Biobehavioral Processes and Health Implications in Understanding Disparities
Integrated Biopsychosocial Models of Stress, Adversity, and Disparities in Health Outcomes
Prevalent Chronic Stressors and Processes in Specific Communities
Impact of Chronic Stressors and Intra- and Interpersonal Processes on Biobehavioral Mechanisms in Cancer in Specific Communities
Psychosocial Intervention Effects on Stress, Biobehavioral Processes, and Outcomes in Cancer Patients
Conclusions and Future Directions
References

Translational Efforts in Precision Medicine to Address Disparities
Overview of Translational Research
The Arc of Health Justice: Overcoming a History of Medical Abuse and Neglect
The Transformative Power of Precision Medicine on Disparities with Diversity in Translational Research
Bridging the Clinical Gap of Cancer Survival Disparities with Translational Research
Race-Conscious Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Emerging Opportunities and Priorities for the Future Translational Research
References
Patient Navigation for Cancer Screening and Treatment
Introduction

What Is Patient Navigation?
What Do Patient Navigators Do?
Why Is Patient Navigation an Appealing Strategy to Reduce Disparities in Cancer Care and Outcomes?
Efficacy of Patient Navigation at Reducing Racial and Ethnic, Socioeconomic, and Geographic Disparities in Outcomes Across the Cancer Care Continuum
Race and Ethnic Minorities
Patients Who Are Low Income, Underinsured, or Treated at Safety-Net Hospitals
Geography
Practical Considerations for the Implementation of Effective PN Programs to Eliminate Cancer Disparities
Types of Patient Navigators

Navigator Training, Certification, and Evaluation
Having a Patient Navigator Champion
Cost and Economic Feasibility of Patient Navigation
Conclusions
References
Tobacco Control and Lung Cancer Screening to Address Disparities
Introduction
Cigarette Smoking and Cessation Among African Americans
Smoking Cessation in African Americans
Improving the Precision of Smoking Cessation Interventions
Early Detection for Lung Cancer
Conclusions and Future Directions
References
Evidence-Based Interventions for Cancer Equity, Clinic-Based Interventions to Promote Patient-Centered Care, and Weight Loss and Management