Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: Building Collaboration for Action

The book "Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: Building Collaboration for Action" is a collection of articles based on presentations from the 2020 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference, which aims to unite researchers, scientists, physicians, patient advocates, and students to discuss research advancements, identify gaps, and develop actionable goals to decrease cancer risks and eliminate cancer disparities for Latinos. The conference comes at a critical time when Latinos are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in the coming years. The book covers a wide range of topics, including applying an exposome-wide 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, and overcoming clinical research disparities by advancing inclusive research. It is an essential resource for physicians and other medical professionals, researchers, scientists, academicians, patient advocates, and students, as well as policy-makers, NCI-designated cancer centers, academic centers, state health departments, and community organizations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This open access book is a compilation of articles based on presentations from the 2020 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference, which provides an overview of the conference outcomes. The vision of the conference is to bring together researchers, scientists, physicians, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and students from around 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 is particularly timely given the expected rise in cancer cases among Latinos in the coming years. Disparities continue to impact this population in critical areas such as 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 provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research findings and advancements in the field of cancer in Latinos. It will highlight the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing cancer disparities and improving cancer outcomes for this population. The book will be of interest to researchers, healthcare professionals, policy makers, and anyone interested in learning more about the impact of cancer on Latinos and the efforts being made to address it.
The Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference, held in 2020, brought together researchers, scientists, physicians, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and students from around 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. The conference was particularly timely given the expected rise in cancer cases among Latinos in the coming years. Disparities continue to impact this population in critical areas such as access to preventive and clinical care, changeable risk behaviors, quality of life, and mortality.

Each chapter of the book 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: This chapter explores the use of an exposome-wide approach to identify genetic and environmental factors that contribute to cancer disparities among Latinos.

Supportive Care Needs and Coping Strategies Used by Latino Men Cancer Survivors: This chapter focuses on the supportive care needs and coping strategies used by Latino men cancer survivors.

Optimizing Engagement of the Latino Community in Cancer Research: This chapter discusses the importance of engaging the Latino community in cancer research and the challenges that exist in doing so.

Latino Population Growth and the Changing Demography of Cancer: This chapter explores the changing demographics of cancer in Latinos and the implications for cancer prevention and treatment.

Implementation Science to Enhance the Value of Cancer Research in Latinos: This chapter discusses the use of implementation science to enhance the value of cancer research in Latinos.

A Strength-Based Approach to Cancer Prevention in Latinxs: This chapter explores the use of a strength-based approach to cancer prevention in Latinxs.

Overcoming Clinical Research Disparities by Advancing Inclusive Research: This chapter discusses the importance of advancing inclusive research to address clinical research disparities among Latinos.

Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: Building Collaboration for Action: This chapter provides a summary of the conference outcomes and highlights the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing cancer disparities and improving cancer outcomes for this population.

The book will be of interest to researchers, healthcare professionals, policy makers, and anyone interested in learning more about the impact of cancer on Latinos and the efforts being made to address it.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031144387
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023