The Cancer-Related Experiences of Visible Minorities in Canada

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Background: Cancer care is multifaceted, encompassing screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. While advances in research have led to improved cancer care experiences, social determinants of health influence health outcomes, revealing disparities among marginalized populations. Of note, visible minorities experience socio-contextual and systemic barriers to care. Despite increased attention to these inequities, relevant literature has not been synthesized, revealing a need for a comprehensive review. This scoping review aims to understand the following objectives: 1) To determine how visible minorities are defined and/or described, 2) To identify which visible minorities have been studied, and 3) to summarize what is known about the cancer-related experiences of visible minorities. Methods: Using JBI scoping review methods, a literature search was initially completed in May 2023 and updated in September 2025, where a noticeable increase in publications was observed. MEDLINE, Embase, Epistemonikos, PsycINFO and CINHAL were used to conduct the search. Eligible studies include primary and population-based research that reports cancer care experiences of visible minority groups in Canadian adults. Studies focusing solely on pediatric populations (