Related Articles

Achieving Cancer Treatment Equity Requires Diversity Among Oncologists

Oncologists who identify as Latino remain highly underrepresented in the workforce, according to a new report from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Although the percentage of Latino hematologists/oncologists has risen slightly over the past decade, from 4.1% in 2008 to 4.7% in 2018, Latino participation decreases at nearly every step in the path …
The post Achieving Cancer Treatment Equity Requires Diversity Among Oncologists appeared first on Salud America.

Busting the Myths and Cultural Barriers to Clinical Trials

Some Latinos fear becoming a guinea pig. Others worry about cost or trust. But clinical trials can provide volunteers potentially life-saving treatments and help researchers learn how to manage and treat different diseases for their family and communities. Join UT Health San Antonio’s Zoom webinar — “Busting the Myths and Cultural Barriers to Clinical Trials” …
The post Busting the Myths and Cultural Barriers to Clinical Trials appeared first on Salud America.

Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2022 Conference Proceedings

In the next few years, Latinos face a 142% rise in cancer rates. Latinos also experience cancer differently—from genetics to healthcare access to survivorship. That’s why Dr. Amelie Ramirez, director of Salud America! and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio, partnered with the Mays Cancer Center to create the Advancing …
The post Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2022 Conference Proceedings appeared first on Salud America.