Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos

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

Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, an internationally recognized cancer and chronic disease health disparities and health promotion researcher, is chair and professor of population health sciences at UT Health San Antonio, where she also is founding director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research and associate director of cancer outreach and engagement at the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, an NCI-designated cancer center.
Over the past 30 years, Dr. Ramirez has directed over 100 research programs focused on human and organizational communication to reduce chronic disease and cancer health disparities affecting Latinos and other minority and underserved populations, including cancer risk factors, clinical trial recruitment, patient navigation, tobacco prevention, obesity prevention, and more. Dr. Ramirez directs two national research networks, one funded by the National Cancer Institute targeting Latino cancer (Redes En Acción, redesenaccion.com)and one funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation promoting health equity through community change for Latino health equity (Salud America!, salud-america.org/; @SaludAmerica on social media). Salud America! has a network of more than 300,000 community leaders, school personnel, parents, and healthcare professionals and researchers who are fueled with educational content and tools to advocate for equitable changes in policies, systems, and environments in Latino communities. Salud America!'s core network members have produced 179 Latino childhood health policy wins (something passed by a relevant voting body), according to a 2018 evaluation report. Dr. Ramirez also has led studies using the latest mobile technologies-mobile phone apps, text messaging programs, and social media innovations, etc.-to improve health behaviors among Latinos, covering issues from smoking cessation to breast cancer treatment adherence.
Dr. Ramirez also understands the great need for mentorship programs and diversity