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Childhood Cancer Survival Rates Lower on Texas-Mexico Border; SDoH-Focused Cancer Research Needed

Cancer survival disparities are well documented in adults living along the US-Mexico border, but it is unknown whether these disparities similarly affect children with leukemia, the most common cancer in children and teens. A Baylor College of Medicine study in the journal Cancer helps bridge this knowledge gap. Let’s explore the findings of the study, …
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Elevating the Research and Treatment Needs of Latino Children, Adolescents, and Young Adult Survivors

This content is from the “Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2024 Conference Proceedings.” Increasing Diversity in Pediatric Cancer Clinical Trials Dr. Paula Aristizabal is Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Medical Director of the International Outreach Program, and Quality Improvement Lead at the University of California San …
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Latina Warrior Beats Cancer, Saves Lives Through Education and Advocacy

“The good news is, we can’t kill you trying to save you. You showed up fit to fight.” Still in shock of recent events, Loriana Hernandez-Aldama tried to process the words of world-renowned oncologist Dr. Mark Levis. In such a short period of time in January 2014, her life had completely changed. Just a few …
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ASCL 2024: Rapid Fire Session on Latino Cancer

This content is from the “Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2024 Conference Proceedings.” Residence in a Latino Enclave and Clinical Outcomes in Texas Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Dr. Jeremy Schraw is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Schraw began by pointing …
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Just 10 Minutes of Physical Activity Can Benefit Cancer Patients

Physical activity has long been touted to prevent and lessen the impact of acute and chronic illnesses, like cardiovascular disease and obesity. Studies have even found that physical activity can help destroy cancer cells. But exactly how much physical activity is needed for cancer patients to reap this benefit? Researchers at the University of Turku …
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