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About Christopher Lathan
Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH is a Black oncologist practicing in Boston, MA. Christopher offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Oncology
Black oncologists: cancer care. Black Americans face higher death rates from breast, prostate, colon, and multiple myeloma, and specialist access saves lives.
Black women are 40 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than white women despite similar diagnosis rates, and Black men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2024). Multiple myeloma strikes Black Americans at 2 to 3 times the rate of white Americans. Oncologists run chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted-therapy programs and coordinate with surgery and radiation. Racial concordance has been linked to higher rates of clinical trial enrollment for Black patients, which is critical because Black patients have been historically underrepresented in cancer trials.
Cancers we treat
- Breast cancer, including triple-negative (more common in Black women)
- Prostate cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Multiple myeloma, lymphoma, leukemia
- Lung, pancreatic, liver cancers
When to book
- Palpable breast lump or bloody nipple discharge
- Rising PSA or positive prostate biopsy
- Blood in stool or unexplained weight loss
- Family history of early cancer (genetic counseling)
Advocacy prompts
- Am I eligible for any clinical trials?
- Should I see a genetic counselor for BRCA or Lynch syndrome?
- What supportive care should I access now: palliative, nutrition, fertility?
Frequently asked questions
Is Christopher Lathan accepting new patients?
Christopher Lathan is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Christopher Lathan's practice located?
Christopher Lathan practices at 44 BINNEY ST, Boston, MA 02115. Phone: 617-632-6634.
Does Christopher Lathan offer telehealth?
Christopher Lathan sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Oncology treat?
Black oncologists: cancer care. Black Americans face higher death rates from breast, prostate, colon, and multiple myeloma, and specialist access saves lives.
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