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This educational program explores the growing cancer concern among Hispanics, including data on incidence, survival factors, and barriers to care, aiming to improve survival rates through early detection and reduced risk factors.
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Cancer 101: A Cancer Education and Training Program for [Target Population] Date Location Presented by: Presenter 1 Presenter 2
Cancer Among [Target Population] Cancer 101 Learning Module 1
Learning Objectives At the completion of Module 1, you will be able to: • Give two reasons why cancer is a growing health concern among [target population]. • Discuss two facts about how data contributes to understanding about the cancer health concern for [target population].
Learning Objectives (cont’d) • Discuss two facts that contribute to poor survival for [target population] diagnosed with cancer. • Describe two factors that are likely to improve cancer survival rates for [target population].
Actual Causes of Death Source: 1. Mokdad AH, Marks JS, Stroup DF, Gerberding JL. Actual causes of death in the United States, 2000. JAMA. 2004;291(10):1238-1246. 2. Miniño AM, Arias E, Kochanek KD, Murphy SL, Smith BL. Deaths: final data for 2000. National Vital Statistics Reports 2002; 50(15):1–120.
Cancer Background Cancer is a growing health concern among [target population] because: • They are the largest minority group in the U.S. • They are a heterogeneous group • Acculturation to U.S. culture increases cancer risk
Data Tell Us • Cancer incidence rates are lower among Hispanics than whites or African-Americans for major cancer sites • However, Hispanics are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at an advanced stage Source: American Cancer Society Facts & Figures 2009
Data Tell Us • Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death for Hispanics. • Patterns for certain types of cancers vary among Hispanics when compared to other racial/ethnic groups. • For example, Hispanics have higher incidence and mortality rates for stomach, cervix, liver and gallbladder cancers. • Median age of cancer diagnosis is 62 among Hispanics compared to 68 for whites.
Data Tell Us • Collective data for Hispanics may not be representative of the cancer burden among all sub-groups • Risks may be different for Hispanics of different ethnicities Source: SEER & NPCR, 1999-2003
Limitations of the Data • Inconsistent reporting of ethnicity on medical records and death certificates • Undercounting • Broad grouping for Hispanics
Cancer Survival among [target population] While Hispanics have cancer survival rates similar to non-Hispanic whites, there are a number of factors that potentially influence their survival: • Lower socio-economic status • Culture & values • Obesity • Infectious agents • Elevated environmental exposures
Barriers to Care Lack of: • insurance • regular source of medical care • access to screening and treatment • culturally sensitive or bilingual/bicultural health providers • culturally relevant cancer materials and programs • accessible educational and training opportunities
Improving Survival Survival can be improved by: • Increasing participation in screening and early detection services • Reducing barriers to care • Reducing risk factors for cancer • Promoting healthy lifestyles
In Summary… You now have an understanding of: • How data affects our understanding of cancer as a health concern for [target population] • Factors that contribute to later-stage cancer diagnosis among [target population] • Ways to improve survival rates