#SaludTues Tweetchat 5/4/21: The State of Latino Cancer

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Cancer impacts—and kills—too many people across the US, especially among Latinos.

There are many reasons behind Latino cancer health disparities, including systemic racism and discrimination, cultural and language barriers, and a lack of clinical trial participation.

As Latinos continue to deal with inequitable rates of cancer, as well as a lack of equitable care, we need greater action from all sectors to help in this issue.

Let’s tweet with #SaludTues to raise awareness of challenges and solutions to Latino cancer disparities, and boost participation from the Latino community in clinical trials!

  • WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “The State of Latino Cancer”
  • WHERE: Twitter Latino Cancer chat promos
  • WHEN: 1-2 p.m. ET (12-1 p.m. CT), Tuesday, May 4, 2021
  • HOST: Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio (@SaludAmerica)
  • CO-HOSTS: TBA
  • HASHTAGS: #SaludTues #LatinoCancer

We’ll open the floor to data, resources, and your experiences as we explore:

  • What is the current state of cancer in the Latino community?
  • What barriers are creating disparities in Latino cancer?
  • How can advocates, researchers, and health organizations overcome barriers and make a difference in reducing Latino cancer and improving survivorship?

Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter and share your strategies, stories, and resources to help reduce Latino cancer!

#SaludTues is a health equity tweetchat especially focused on the Latino population at 12p CT/1p ET on the first Tuesday of every month hosted by the @SaludAmerica program at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio.

Interested in co-hosting a #SaludTues tweetchat?

Email us at saludamerica@uthscsa.edu and share an idea for a chat.

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