Support Group Impressions of Hispanic-American Cancer Patients

These initial findings from the NAVAH program underscore the persistent challenges faced by Hispanic-American cancer patients, particularly in the realms of perceived discrimination and financial toxicity. These insights emphasize the necessity for culturally sensitive interventions, such as bilingual patient navigation programs, to address and mitigate the multifaceted barriers encountered by Hispanic-American patients. The NAVAH program's approach of incorporating culturally attuned surveys and support mechanisms represents a promising step toward optimizing equity in cancer treatment. Moreover, these early impressions pave the way for further investigation involving patients actively receiving RT.

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American Journal of Clinical Oncology
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2025-07-04
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https://doi.org/10.1097/coc.0000000000001226
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Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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Support Group Impressions of Hispanic-American Cancer Patients

Shearwood McClelland, Abizairie Sánchez-Feliciano, Christopher Joseph L Soriano, Maria A. Lasprilla-Pallares
American Journal of Clinical Oncology
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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Support Group Impressions of Hispanic-American Cancer Patients

Shearwood McClelland, Abizairie Sánchez-Feliciano, Christopher Joseph L Soriano, Maria A. Lasprilla-Pallares
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Abstract

These initial findings from the NAVAH program underscore the persistent challenges faced by Hispanic-American cancer patients, particularly in the realms of perceived discrimination and financial toxicity. These insights emphasize the necessity for culturally sensitive interventions, such as bilingual patient navigation programs, to address and mitigate the multifaceted barriers encountered by Hispanic-American patients. The NAVAH program's approach of incorporating culturally attuned surveys and support mechanisms represents a promising step toward optimizing equity in cancer treatment. Moreover, these early impressions pave the way for further investigation involving patients actively receiving RT.

American Journal of Clinical OncologyVol. 48(12)
University School (US), Neurological Surgery (US), Case Western Reserve University (US), University of Oklahoma (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 76%
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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