Medical Xpress October 18, 2024
Cancer is a leading cause of death among Hispanic people in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Compared to non-Hispanic white people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with common cancers such as lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer, and they are more likely to develop cancers in the liver, stomach and cervix, often linked to infections like HPV.
Early detection through screening can prevent serious health issues. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, stresses the need for health care workers to discuss the importance of health screenings with patients, especially in underserved communities.
“Educating underrepresented groups is very important to prevent cancer,” says Dr. Bracamonte.
He says some groups of...
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