Challenges oncologists face when caring for hispanics living in puerto rico with colorectal cancer and multiple chronic conditions
Oncologists caring for Hispanic older adults with CRC and MCC encounter complex challenges influenced by unmet social needs and the presence of comorbidities. Tailored approaches, culturally sensitive care, and improved coordination among physicians are vital to enhance the quality of care for this patient population.
Authors
- Maira A. Castañeda‐Avila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2376-7656)
- Kate L. Lapane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9957-7747)
- Karen J. Ortiz‐Ortiz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0134-9947)
- Meagan J. Sabatino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7579-0471)
- Daniela Latoni-Guillermety
Institutions
- University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus (PR)
- Duquesne University (US)
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (US)
- University of Puerto Rico System (PR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Cancer
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-025-14271-0
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.26
Funders
- National Cancer Institute
- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences