Advancing the science of cancer in Latinos

This open access book gives an overview of the sessions, panel discussions, and outcomes of the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference, held in February 2018 in San Antonio, Texas, USA, and hosted by the Mays Cancer Center and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health S...

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Autores Corporativos: Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos (Conference) (-), Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas at San Antonio. Institute for Health Promotion Research
Otros Autores: Ramirez, Amelie Gutierrez (-), Trapido, Edward J.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham, Switzerland : SpringerOpen [2020]
Colección:Springer eBooks open access.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Chapter 1: Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos
  • Chapter 2: Disaggregated Hispanic Groups and Cancer: Importance, Methodology and Current Knowledge
  • Chapter 3: Colorectal Cancer Disparities in Latinos: Genes vs. Environment
  • Chapter 4: Breast Cancer Risk and Mortality in Women of Latin American Origin
  • Chapter 5: Prostate Cancer in U.S. Latinos: What Have We Learned and Where Should We Focus Our Attention
  • Chapter 6: Differential Cancer Risk in Latinos: The Role of Diet
  • Chapter 7: Biomarkers of Gastric Pre-Malignant Lesions
  • Chapter 8: Molecular Subtypes and Driver Mutations in Latinos with Gastric Cancer: Implications for Etiological and Translational Research
  • Chapter 9: The Biology of Breast Cancer Disparities in Hispanics: Current Knowledge, Gaps and Research Opportunities
  • Chapter 10: Molecular Profiles of Breast Cancer in Hispanic/Latina
  • Chapter 11: Biomarkers and Precision Medicine in Oncology Practice and Clinical Trials
  • Chapter 12: Overcoming Barriers for Latinos on Cancer Clinical Trials
  • Chapter 13: Breast Cancer Precision Medicine in Hispanics/Latinas: Focus on Luminal B Tumors
  • Chapter 14: Is Precision Medicine Widening Cancer Care Disparities in Latino Populations? The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Experience
  • Chapter 15: A Vision for Improving Quality of Life Among Spanish-Speaking Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
  • Chapter 16: Research Democracy in a Randomized Controlled Trial: Engaging Multiple Stakeholders in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
  • Chapter 17: Es Tiempo: Engaging Latinas in Cervical Cancer Research
  • Chapter 18: Reaching Latinos Through Social Media and SMS for Smoking Cessation
  • Chapter 19: The Need for a Holistic Approach to Prevent Reproductive Cancers among US Latinas: The Potential Impact of Normalizing Sexuality and Improving Communication
  • Chapter 20: Critical Steps for Engaging Hispanics in Cancer Research: Building Capacity to Enhance Participation in Biospecimen Donation with Hispanic Communities
  • Chapter 21: Emerging Policies in US Health Care
  • Chapter 22: A Way Forward: The Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research in Latinos.