IntroductionAccording to the National Cancer Institute, cancer health disparities are defined as adverse differences between specific populations and the achievement of an optimal state of health. These population groups are classified based on geographic location, income, disability, age, education, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or race. These factors are related to cancer death rates that impact specific population groups in the United States, cancer prevalence is the number of people diagnosed with or living with cancer, and cancer incidence is the number of new cases of cancer in a population. According to the American Cancer Society, there were approximately 1,660,290 new cases of cancer in 2013, and 580,350 of the new cases resulted in mortality. Individuals who have limited access to healthcare, the health illiterate, and those affected by poverty are more likely to develop cancer. This means that a person's socioeconomic status can determine their likelihood of developing cancer. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a federal law signed by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010 to systematically improve, reform, and structure the health care system. . The ultimate goal of the ACA is to promote an individual's health outcomes while reducing costs. Formerly known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the ACA was established to increase the superiority, accessibility, and affordability of health insurance. President Obama indicated that the ACA was paid for in full and remained under the original $900 billion budget; will be able to provide coverage to approximately 94% of Americans. Additionally, the ACA implemented the implementation that insurance companies can no longer deny a c......middle of paper......ssion. The ACA subsequently reduced cancer costs by eliminating dollar limits on coverage. Summary Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. The Affordable Care Act was established to help eliminate disparities found in those diagnosed with cancer. Although the ACA took effect about a year ago, its ultimate goal is to improve the health of millions of Americans. However, enrolling millions of Americans in the right insurance plans is no easy task. It will require a lot of patience and supervision. Additionally, the ACA's individual penalty for those who drop insurance coverage is high. There should be no penalty for families or individuals who do not want to be covered by insurance. It will be interesting to see how the ACA affects the US healthcare system in the future.