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September 19, 2025Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention0 citations

Abstract B114: Confronting cancer: Latino scholars investigate cancer disparities in Latino communities

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EMEdgar MuñozLCLuis G. Carvajal‐CarmonaPCPatricia Chalela

Key Points

  • Latino patients face significant cancer disparities, impacting diagnosis and treatment access, and with lower clinical trial participation.
  • Access to Care, Lifestyle Factors, and Prevention & Early Detection emerged as key areas for intervention, according to expert rankings.
  • The Task Force's collaborative approach facilitated thorough discussions and understanding of cancer disparities among Latinos.
  • Addressing these disparities calls for targeted research and culturally tailored interventions to improve healthcare access.

Abstract

Abstract Introduction Cancer disparities among US Latinos, who account for 19.1% of the total population, persist as a significant public health challenge, characterized by poor outcomes throughout the cancer continuum. Cancer is often diagnosed at a later stage in Latino patients, making treatment more challenging, and they are less likely to receive timely 2025 Sep 18-21; Baltimore, MD. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2025;34(9 Suppl):Abstract nr B114.

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Muñoz et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d464f831b076d99fa6467bhttps://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7755.disp25-b114
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