BookAmelie G. Ramirez , Edward J. Trapido, editors.
Summary: This open access book is a collection of articles based on presentations from the 2020 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference that gives an overview of conference outcomes. The vision of the conference has been to unite researchers, scientists, physicians and other healthcare professionals, patient advocates and students from across the world to discuss research advancements, identify gaps, and develop actionable goals to translate basic research findings into clinical best practices, effective community interventions, and professional training programs to decrease cancer risks and eliminate cancer disparities for Latinos. This conference comes at an especially important time when Latinos the largest and youngest minority group in the U.S. are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in the coming years. Disparities continue to impact this population in critical areas: access to preventive and clinical care, changeable risk behaviors, quality of life, and mortality. Each chapter summarizes the presentation and includes current knowledge in the specific topic areas, identified gaps, and opportunities for future research. Topics explored include: Applying an Exposome-Wide (ExWAS) Approach to Latino Cancer Disparities Supportive Care Needs and Coping Strategies Used by Latino Men Cancer Survivors Optimizing Engagement of the Latino Community in Cancer Research Latino Population Growth and the Changing Demography of Cancer Implementation Science to Enhance the Value of Cancer Research in Latinos A Strength-Based Approach to Cancer Prevention in Latinxs Overcoming Clinical Research Disparities by Advancing Inclusive Research Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: Building Collaboration for Action will appeal to a wide readership due to its comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from basic science and community prevention research to clinical practice to policy. The book is an essential resource for physicians and other medical professionals, researchers, scientists, academicians, patient advocates, and students. It also will appeal to policy-makers, NCI-designated cancer centers, academic centers, state health departments, and community organizations.
Contents:
Part I . Introduction
Chapter 1. Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos
Part II. Health Threats in the Latino Community
Chapter 2. Applying an Exposome-Wide (ExWAS) Approach to Latino Cancer Disparities
Chapter 3. Population Health Challenges for Latinos in the US
Part III. Vulnerable Populations and Cancer Health Disparities
Chapter 4. Acute and Long-Term Neurological Complications of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Therapy in Latino Children
Part IV. Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship in Latinos
Chapter 5. Supportive Care Needs and Coping Strategies Used by Latino Men Cancer Survivors
Chapter 6. Cancer Care Delivery Among Breast Cancer Patients: Is It the Same for All?
Part V. Cancer in the Era of Precision Medicine
Chapter 7. Genetic Ancestry and Breast Cancer Subtypes in Hispanic/Latina Women
Chapter 8. Precision Medicine Approaches for Stratification and Development of Novel Therapies of Latin(x) Patients at Risk of Lung Malignancy
Part VI. Engaging Latinos in Cancer Research
Chapter 9. Optimizing Engagement of the Latino Community in Cancer Research
Part VII. Emerging Policies Impacting Latino Care
Chapter 10. Latino Population Growth and the Changing Demography of Cancer
Chapter 11. Financial Hardship, Food Insecurity, and Forgone Medical Care
Part VIII. Implementation Science, Innovative Technologies and the Future of Cancer Care
Chapter 12. Implementation Science to Enhance the Value of Cancer Research in Latinos: A Perspective from the National Cancer Institute
Chapter 13. Advancing E-health Interventions in Cancer Control and Survivorship for Hispanic/Latina Breast Cancer Patients
Part IX. Latino Lifestyles: Acculturation, Nutrition, and Health
Chapter 14. Impact of Obesity and Related Factors in Breast Cancer Survivorship Among Hispanic Women
Chapter 15. A Strength-Based Approach to Cancer Prevention in Latinxs
Part X. Advances in Cancer Therapy and Clinical Trials
Chapter 16. Overcoming Clinical Research Disparities by Advancing Inclusive Research
Part XI. HPV Vaccination for Cancer Prevention
Chapter 17. The Road to Cervical Cancer Elimination
Part XII. Latino Cancer Health Disparities: Moving Forward
Chapter 18. Looking Forward: Continuing the Collaboration for Action
Appendices A-D
Index.