Articles by Cliff Despres

Expertos: Las mamografías son más efectivas en mujeres mayores de 50

July 8, 2015

Un panel internacional de expertos en cáncer de seno ha acordado que las mamografías son más efectivas en mujeres en sus 50 y 60 años, reporta Fox Health. De acuerdo a estadísticas por la fundación Susan G. Komen, el 64% de mujeres hispanas han tenido una mamografia en los últimos dos años, pero aun así el cáncer de seno continua siendo la principal causa de muerte entre latinas. Por años expertos, han recomendado que mujeres mayores de 40 años se realizen un mamograma anual, sin embargo hay poca evidencia de que estos sean efectivos en detectar el cáncer de seno en mujeres menores de 50 años, aunque pocos miembros del panel no están convencidos de que esto aplique a mujeres entre 45-49 años. “La sociedad de cáncer pronto actualizara nuestras guías,” ...

#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 6/30/15: “Breaking the Taboo: Prostate Cancer”

June 25, 2015

Prostate cancer is among the most common types of cancer diagnosed in Latino men in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. How can we change that? Join the discussion this coming Tuesday, June 30 as explore ways to make all men more aware that yearly prostate screenings can save lives. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Breaking the Taboo: Prostate Cancer” DATE: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: National Cancer Institute Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September ...

Doctores en Texas rediseñan viejo tratamiento para el cáncer de ovario

June 15, 2015

Doctores en Texas han rediseñado antiguo procedimiento para el tratamiento de cáncer ovárico, combinando cirugía con quimioterapia con muy buenos resultados. La rediseñada estrategia que incluye “asignar una calificación a la severidad del cáncer para guiar el tratamiento, “ ha demostrado ser muy eficaz y doctores han logrado remover el 86 por ciento de la enfermedad en pacientes tratados durante los dos últimos años, reporta the Wall Street Journal. Sin embargo, doctores aún no han demostrado que esta rediseñada estrategia pueda extender la vida de pacientes afectadas, pero si están seguros de que tendrá un impacto positivo. “La idea era tomar información que es ya conocida y ponerla en práctica para poder tener un impacto rápido y eficaz en la salud del ...

Llevar una dieta occidental podría ser la causa de muerte en sobrevivientes de cáncer de próstata

June 4, 2015

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De acuerdo a un nuevo estudio sobrevivientes de cáncer de próstata que tienden a tener una dieta “occidental,” fuerte en carnes rojas, queso y pan blanco están a un más alto riesgo de volver a tener cáncer, reporta NBC Health. Según los expertos esta es una evidencia más que la dieta típica “Americana,” puedo causar desde problemas cardiovasculares hasta Alzhéimer. Una de las dietas más recomendadas por doctores y expertos en la materia es la “Mediterránea,” rica en frutas y vegetales, aceite de olivo, pescado y granos. “Nuestros resultados demuestran que las mismas recomendaciones que se le hacen a la población en general para prevenir problemas cardiovasculares también pueden disminuir el riesgo de muerte a causa de cáncer de próstata entre ...

#SaludTues Tweetchat 4/28/15: What You Need to Know about Skin Cancer

April 27, 2015

Summer is almost here, which means we’re planning as many outdoor activities as we can to take advantage of warm weather and sunshine! But nothing ruins a great hike or beach day like a sunburn. More importantly, too much sun exposure can severely increase skin cancer risks. In fact, new research shows that in the past two decades, melanoma incidence among Latinos has risen almost 20 percent. What’s the deal? Poor sun safety habits and lack of awareness are just a few factors, studies find. Join us and our co-hosts as we tweet the facts about skin cancer, the best preventative measures and how to spot something doctor-visit-worthy at the next #SaludTues Tweetchat. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “What You Need to Know about Skin Cancer” DATE: Tuesday, April 28, ...

#SaludTues Tweetchat 1/20/15: What All People NEED to Know about Cervical Cancer

January 15, 2015

Some people have a higher risk for cervical cancer. Why does cervical cancer—which is highly curable with early detection and highly preventable through vaccines—pose such a threat? Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet strategies and resources to increase cervical cancer knowledge, prevention, and screening: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “What All People NEED to Know about Cervical Cancer” DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: @CDC_Cancer (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), @livestrong, and @thenci (National Cancer Institute and oncologist Dr. Sarah Temkin) Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your ...

Study: Informative Videos Boost Clinical Trial Awareness in Latina Breast Cancer Patients

November 11, 2014

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Breast cancer patients given information about clinical trials in multiple ways, including a tailored video on breast cancer clinical trials, had much greater awareness of trials than patients who got usual-care information, according to new data. After receiving the extra information—an interactive video about clinical trials, a bilingual booklet, and access to a patient navigator who can help answer their questions—the proportion of Latina breast cancer patients taking steps toward participating in a clinical trial increased from 38% to 75%, according to the study. The study was led by researchers from the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio and presented at an American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conference Nov. 9-12, 2014, in ...

Here’s How to Help Improve Health in Your Area (& Get a Scholarship for It!)

October 13, 2014

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A regional health research program has unveiled a new website, membership opportunity, and scholarships under the direction of Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Ramirez’ program is called GMaP Region 4. It is one of six regional GMaPs (or Transdisciplinary Geographic Management Programs) funded by the National Cancer Institute to bring together local networks of investigators to collaboratively identify and address health issues in regions across the country. GMaP Region 4 is enhancing local communication, recruitment, and evaluation capacity to support health research, training and outreach in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Wyoming, Utah and Nebraska. Join the program to learn ...

10 Years (and Counting!): Latinas v. Breast Cancer

October 6, 2014

Julie La Fuente Louviere of San Antonio has fought—and survived—three bouts of breast cancer. She doesn’t let cancer keep her down. The wife and mother of two has lost weight, ran a half-marathon, celebrated 25 years of marriage, turned 50, become a grandmother, and watched her oldest graduate from law school. "Survivorship means I am able to wake up every morning and be a wife to my husband, a mom to my girls, now a glam'ma to my grandson and loving aunt and sister," Louviere said. "It means I can be an active part of the present and never take life's moments for granted." Louviere is among the 16 survivors in South Texas who will celebrate a decade of cancer survival, triumph, and resiliency as part of the 10th anniversary of Nuestras Historias. Nuestras Historias, ...

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