3 Important Studies on How Cancer Affects Latinos and All People
Cancer continues to be a top cause of death for those living in the US, including Latinos, who suffer disproportionate rates of certain cancer types, …
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Report: Cancer Is Second-Leading Cause of Death for Latinos in US
From 2009 and 2019, cancer was the top cause of death in the US for Latinos. Now, while new data show that cancer has become the second-leading cause …
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Addresses Latino Cancer, Prevention at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, appeared alongside other breast cancer experts and oncologists at the 2024 S…
New UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital Set to Open
After years of anticipation, the brand-new UT Health San Antonio hospital is set to open its doors to the public on Dec. 10, 2024. The UT Health San…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/3/24 — Creating Better Cancer Outcomes for Latinos
Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths for Latinos. Cases of Latino cancer are expected to rise by 142% in the coming years. How can we a…
7 Cosas Que Debe Saber Acerca de los Tumores Cerebrales
¿Sabía que 90,000 personas son diagnosticadas cada año con un tumor cerebral de origen primario? Similarmente, más de 1.3 millones de personas en …
For Your Familia: Understanding Low Grade Glioma
U.S. Army soldier Tony Rentas, a native of Puerto Rico who dreamed of serving in the military all his life, had a seizure while on a mission in Kosovo…
Tony Rentas: A ‘Soldado’ Helping Others Fight Battles Against Brain Tumors
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Tony Rentas dreamed of joining the U.S. military. He wanted to serve his country, set a good example for his son, and make …
Social Determinants of Health Keep Latinas from Breast Cancer Screenings
Every year, 240,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s why …
All of Us Data Sheds Light on Health of Young Cancer Survivors
Cancer is often associated with an aging population, but something is changing in the demographics of cancer survivors — they are younger. There are…