Dr. Amelie Ramirez Wins AACI Cancer Health Equity Award
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, has won the 2023 Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) Cancer Health…
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Explore Resources for Bladder Cancer Survivors and Caregivers!
Every year, more than 82,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer. Making up 5% of all cancers, bladder cancer also is the 6th most common cance…
5 Reasons to Register for Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos
Did you know Latinos are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in coming years? To address the heavy burden of Latino cancer, you can register …
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 su…
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. Studi…
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 aff…
With Cancer, Early Detection = Better Outcomes
65% of Americans 21 years of age and older say they are not up to date with one or more routine cancer screenings, according to a survey from the Prev…
Webinar: How to Care for the Latino Caregiver
Family is the heart of Latino culture. Many Latinos are expected to take on the respectable but high-stress role of caregiving for their aging parents…
Webinar: The Importance of Diverse Biospecimens and How Can Latinos Donate
When people donate biospecimens—blood, fluid, or tissue samples—it gives researchers the opportunity to better understand, treat, and prevent cond…
Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer
Not long ago, colorectal cancer was thought to be a concern mostly for those age 50 and older. But with more cases of this deadly cancer being found a…
