Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos

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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 San Antonio. Latinos – the largest, youngest, and fastest-growing minority group in the United States – are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in coming years. Although there has been substantial advancement in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment over the past few decades, addressing Latino cancer health disparities has not nearly kept pace with progress. The diverse and dynamic group of speakers and panelists brought together at the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference provided in-depth insights as well as progress and actionable goals for Latino-focused basic science research, clinical best practices, community interventions, and what can be done by way of prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer in Latinos. These insights have been translated into the chapters included in this compendium; the chapters summarize the presentations and include current knowledge in the specific topic areas, identified gaps, and top priority areas for future cancer research in Latinos. Topics included among the chapters: Colorectal cancer disparities in Latinos: Genes vs. EnvironmentBreast cancer risk and mortality in women of Latin American originDifferential cancer risk in Latinos: The role of dietOvercoming barriers for Latinos on cancer clinical trialsEs tiempo: Engaging Latinas in cervical cancer researchEmerging policies in U.S. health care Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos proves to be an indispensable resource offering key insights into actionable targets for basic science research, suggestions for clinical best practices and community interventions, and novel strategies and advocacy opportunities to reduce health disparities in Latino communities. It will find an engaged audience among researchers, academics, physicians and other healthcare professionals, patient advocates, students, and others with an interest in the broad field of Latino cancer. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos (Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido)....Pages 3-13 Front Matter ....Pages 15-15 Disaggregated Hispanic Groups and Cancer: Importance, Methodology, and Current Knowledge (Paulo S. Pinheiro, Karen E. Callahan, Erin N. Kobetz)....Pages 17-34 Colorectal Cancer Disparities in Latinos: Genes vs. Environment (Maria Gonzalez-Pons, Marcia Cruz-Correa)....Pages 35-41 Front Matter ....Pages 43-43 Breast Cancer Risk and Mortality in Women of Latin American Origin (Laura Fejerman, Silvia J. Serrano-Gómez, Lizeth I. Tamayo)....Pages 45-55 Prostate Cancer in US Latinos: What Have We Learned and Where Should We Focus Our Attention (Mariana C. Stern)....Pages 57-67 Differential Cancer Risk in Latinos: The Role of Diet (Katherine L. Tucker, Kaylea Flanagan)....Pages 69-77 Front Matter ....Pages 79-79 Biomarkers of Gastric Premalignant Lesions (Jone Garai, Li Li, Jovanny Zabaleta)....Pages 81-88 Molecular Subtypes and Driver Mutations in Latinos with Gastric Cancer: Implications for Etiological and Translational Research (Luis G. Carvajal-Carmona)....Pages 89-94 The Biology of Breast Cancer Disparities in Hispanics: Current Knowledge, Gaps, and Research Opportunities (Gerardo Colon-Otero)....Pages 95-102 Molecular Profiles of Breast Cancer in Hispanic/Latina (Silvia J. Serrano-Gómez, Maria C. Sanabria, Jone Garai, Li Li, Melody Baddoo, Lucio Miele et al.)....Pages 103-109 Front Matter ....Pages 111-111 Biomarkers and Precision Medicine in Oncology Practice and Clinical Trials (Edith A. Perez)....Pages 113-123 Overcoming Barriers for Latinos on Cancer Clinical Trials (Ruben A. Mesa, Amelie G. Ramirez)....Pages 125-131 Front Matter ....Pages 133-133 Breast Cancer Precision Medicine in Hispanics/Latinas: Focus on Luminal B Tumors (Jovanny Zabaleta, Silvia J. Serrano-Gómez, Laura Fejerman, Teresita Muñoz-Antonia, Doug Cress, Cathy Meade et al.)....Pages 135-145 Is Precision Medicine Widening Cancer Care Disparities in Latino Populations? The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Experience (Lorna Rodriguez-Rodriguez)....Pages 147-153 Front Matter ....Pages 155-155 A Vision for Improving Quality of Life Among Spanish-Speaking Latina Breast Cancer Survivors (Anna María Nápoles)....Pages 157-165 Research Democracy in a Randomized Controlled Trial: Engaging Multiple Stakeholders in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (Charlene Kuo, Christina Rush, Abigail Montero, Claudia Campos, Gloria Elliott, Ivis Febus-Sampayo et al.)....Pages 167-175 Front Matter ....Pages 177-177 Es Tiempo: Engaging Latinas in Cervical Cancer Research (Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Carol Y. Ochoa, Sheila T. Murphy, Megan B. Moran, Yaneth L. Rodriguez, Rosa Barahona et al.)....Pages 179-186 Reaching Latinos Through Social Media and SMS for Smoking Cessation (Patricia Chalela, Alfred L. McAlister, Edgar Muñoz, Cliff Despres, David Akopian, Sahak Kaghyan et al.)....Pages 187-196 The Need for a Holistic Approach to Prevent Reproductive Cancers Among US Latinas: The Potential Impact of Normalizing Sexuality and Improving Communication (Julia Lechuga, Katherine Melo)....Pages 197-202 Critical Steps for Engaging Hispanics in Cancer Research: Building Capacity to Enhance Participation in Biospecimen Donation with Hispanic Communities (Elisa Marie Rodriguez, Deborah O. Erwin)....Pages 203-209 Front Matter ....Pages 211-211 Emerging Policies in US Health Care (Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido)....Pages 213-224 A Way Forward: The Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research in Latinos (Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido)....Pages 225-232 Back Matter ....Pages 233-329