Explore Resources for National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
The White House recently issued a presidential proclamation declaring April as National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. “During Nationa…
Tag: Cancer
Webinar: How to Equitably Respond to Local Cancer Needs
Do you how cancer impacts your local population? How can you help? Find new strategies to address the local cancer burden at UT Health San Antonio’s…
More Than Meets the Eye: How Surviving Colon Cancer Transformed Marielle Santos McLeod’s Advocacy Work
Marielle Santos McLeod thought she knew a lot about cancer care. Years as a health professional had given her time to learn about cancer care and ga…
Dr. Amelie Ramirez: Helping Latino Cancer Survivors Share Their Journeys
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, recently shared the need to help Latino cancer survivors on “Science & Med…
UT Health San Antonio Approved for a $250,000 Engagement Award for Cancer Research in South Texas
Dr. Rebecca Jones of UT Health San Antonio has been approved for a 2-year, $250,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award…
First-Ever Cancer Patient Advocate Training Program Saves Seat at the Table for Latinos
Ahead of the 2024 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Conference, 15 Latina women from across the country came together, unified by a common th…
Recap: The 2024 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Conference
Why is cancer the top cause of death for Latinos? To unpack this question, Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio hosted the…
What Would Happen If More People Got Cancer Screenings?
Cancer screening can help catch cancer early when it is more treatable. But participation in screening is sporadic at best, especially among Latinos.�…
The State of Cigarette Smoking and E-Cigarette Use in Latinos
Only 7.7% of Latino adults in 2021 smoked cigarettes, which is lower than the national prevalence of 11.5%, the Truth Initiative reports. But the ne…
Help South Texas Researchers Learn More About Sleep Disturbance
Do you get the recommended 7-10 hours of sleep a night? Insufficient sleep and poor sleep quality contribute to the development and management of …