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A Look at End-of-Life Care Issues for Native Americans
Although as a group, AI/AN have a lower incidence of most types of cancer than non-Hispanic white Americans, they are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage disease, and their cancer survival is generally poorer than that of other groups. This article takes a look at end-of-life care issues for this population as it relates to cancer as well as other diseases.American Indians (PDF - 76KB)
Cancer and the Elderly
In many American families, including those from minority populations, people from a wide range of ages live together under the same roof. Cancer is a common event among older people, and with age the risk increases. This article gives an overview of cancer issues that may affect the elderly.
Multicultural Populations (PDF-64KB)
Hispanics/Latinos: English | En español (PDF - 72KB)
Confronting a Cancer Diagnosis: Steps to Consider
This article provides an overview of steps to take when confronting a cancer diagnosis, including information about educational resources from the National Cancer Institute.
African Americans (PDF - 74KB)
Hispanics/Latinos: In English | En español (PDF - 64KB)
Learn About Clinical Trials: Are They Right for You?
This article provides an overview of clinical trials and where to locate additional educational resources on the NCI Web site.
African Americans (PDF - 74KB)
Hispanics/Latinos: In English | En español (PDF - 64KB)
Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Minority Populations
This article provides information about palliative care at the end of life in minority populations.
Multicultural Populations (PDF - 58KB)
Putting the Patient’s Quality of Life First in Cancer Care
This article provides an overview of palliative care and explains how and why palliative care to treat symptoms and improve a patient’s quality of life can and should be given throughout a patient’s illness.
Multicultural Populations: In English | En español (PDF - 87KB)
Cancer and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Dr. Jeffrey D. White, Director of the NCI's Office of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, explains the different types of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
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African Americans and Clinical Trials Awareness
Dr. Lauren Wood, head of the Vaccine Branch Clinical Trials Team, talks about cancer clinical trials awareness and barriers to participation in the African American community during an interview with Dr. Rick Manrow of the NCI Cancer Bulletin.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Dr. Jeffrey D. White, Director of the NCI's Office of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, explains the different types of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and discusses what to think about when considering a CAM therapy, including separating fiction from CAM facts.
