Webinar: How to Make Your Voice Heard in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment
Sadly, breast cancer impacts our Latina community. Latinas are more likely than White women to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC),…
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Latinos: Share Your Cancer Journey or Caregiver Experience
Researchers at Texas Tech University are interested in learning more about you and your family caregiver’s experience with advanced cancer. The …
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…
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…
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.�…
New Cancer Cases Projected to Surpass 2M Historical High
New cancer cases are projected to surpass 2 million in 2024 – a first in for the U.S., according to American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figur…
Protect Your Familia Against Cancer with Generaciones Resources
The Zero Breast Cancer (ZBC) organization created Generations, a campaign to give culturally relevant information to young adults about how endocrine …
8 Big Reasons Liver Cancer Hurts Latinos
Latinos have the second-highest rate of dying from liver cancer among racial/ethnic groups. Understanding the reasons why this is happening can reve…