Genetic Ancestry Tied to Lung Cancer Mutations in Latin Americans
Mutation frequencies of EGFR and KRAS were 30 and 10 percent, respectively, and 23 and 13 percent, respectively, for Mexican and Colombian patients.
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5 Ways to Help Spanish-Speaking Parents at Your Healthcare Center
Patients who speak Spanish primarily or exclusively have a unique set of struggles and barriers when getting medical care, whether as a patient or caregiver. A language barrier can be stressful and burdensome for parents trying to get help for their child. What can be done about this? A recent study from Academic Pediatrics examined…
Evidence Supports Efficacy, Safety of Sorafenib in Older Hispanic Patients With Advanced HCC
Retrospective analysis of older Hispanic patients with HCC treated with sorafenib have better survival than their younger counterparts, but more data are needed.
Culturally Sensitive Navigation Bridges Some Care Gaps for Latino Adults With Advanced Cancer
Researchers explored the effectiveness of tailoring patient navigation programs to address cultural and language barriers for Latino adults with advanced cancer.
Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Not Completely Reflective of Race, Age
An analysis of SEER data sought to examine the appropriateness of age- and race-specific breast cancer screening recommendations for white vs nonwhite women in the United States.
Thyroid Cancer Incidence Increasing Among Younger, Hispanic, African American Populations
A report on incidence of thyroid cancer shows incidence of the disease is increasing among certain populations: younger persons, Hispanic, and African American.
Survival Better for Hispanics, Blacks With Colorectal Cancer but HR-QoL Is Better for Whites
Although median survival is longer for Hispanic and black patients compared with white patients, health-related QoL is poor for minority patients.
Community Breast Navigation Program Improved Breast Screening Rates in Underserved African American and Latino Women
A community breast navigation program successfully increased mammogram screening rates among African American and Latino women, according to a study presented at the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).
Latina Breast Cancer Survivors Experience Gaps in Survivorship Care
A study using focus groups identifies barriers that impact the quality of survivorship care for Latina women with breast cancer.
Affordable Care Act Tied to Increased Breast Cancer Care Access for Hispanics
Following the release of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) an increase in Hispanic women receiving breast cancer treatment and their related participation in clinical trials was observed.
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