The primary objective of this study was to examine disparities between Black and White cancer patients through numerous avenues: information exchanges during oncology interactions, chemotherapy dosage levels adjuvant, administration of standard or non-standard drugs chemotherapy, encouragement of “watchful waiting” or “active surveillance”, administration of definitive therapies (surgery or radiation), quality of medical facilities, health plans, past discrimination and stereotypes or prejudices of those providing care. The main argument regarding this specific social problem is, as noted, "...although biological, genetic, and physiological factors play a significant role in who develops cancer, how it is treated, and who survives, so too do social, political, economic and psychological substantially contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in treatment outcomes” (Penner 329). Conflict theory comes primarily from analyzing data and reading descriptions. It comes from the mind of Karl Marx and explains how there are structures of power in society that separate the “haves” from the “have-nots.” The ideas of the “haves” spread throughout society to ensure that the ruling class maintains the dominant position – a hegemonic ideal more class, it should be noted that race intersects with class This journal article uses conflict theory to explain how the highly dominant race (whites) generally receives better cancer treatment and, therefore, has a rate. higher survival rate than black Americans. This social problem is not only present in the United States, but in all countries. the main industrial countries. According to public health data from numerous countries, “… the disadvantage… middle of paper… previous page shows that there is a strong correlation between the dependent and independent variables. As unfortunate as the issue of worse healthcare for “minority” races is, the results were not surprising. Prejudice and discrimination against races may not be as evident as they were during the Jim Crowe era, but they have become evident due to the work of powerful institutions, including health care. These findings could influence social policy through reform of the hiring process. for Doctors and Nurses. Tests should be created to analyze racial bias to help stop institutional racism. References: Penner, Louis A. (2012). Life-threatening disparities: The treatment of black and white cancer patients. Journal of social issues. 8(2). 328-357. National health information trends survey. http://hints.cancer.gov/instrument.aspx