To address these disparities, largely driven by social determinants of health, researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have published an online resource for addressing cancer within the Latino population, according to a Jan. 13 news release from the organization.
Here is what to know about the resource:
- The resource is presented in the form of a book, “Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2024 Conference Proceedings.” It highlights findings from cancer research presented at a recent UT Health San Antonio conference.
“Our book takes an in-depth look at the state of cancer in Latinos and identifies collaborative solutions,” Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio, said in the release. “[The conference and book] share areas where different sectors of society can help address the burden of cancer among Latinos and all people.”
- Highlights from the book include:
- Conversations on addressing Latino cancer disparities with Yolanda Sanchez, PhD, director and CEO of Albuquerque-based University of New Mexico and UNM Cancer Center, and Ruben Mesa, MD, senior vice president at Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health, president and executive director of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- Research and guidance on how to increase Latino representation in the oncology workforce as well as within cancer research and clinical trials.
- Exploring the effect social determinants of health have had on health equity for Latino cancer patients, survivors and their families.
- Insights into how climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic influenced cancer care for Latinos.
Access the full resource here.
