Cancer fatalism is a belief that cancer diagnosis or survival is attributed to fate, is considered predetermined, and is beyond an individual's power to control. Racial/ethnic differences are evident in how it manifests among various minority groups of color compared to Whites. Cancer fatalism is recognized as a significant barrier to cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. Cancer fatalism has also been studied in the context of cancer genomics, specifically its association with people's genetic causal beliefs about cancer and their uptake of predictive genetic testing. In communication literature, cancer fatalism has been found to negatively influence various important health communication behaviors, as well as be influenced by media exposure and effects.
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