Where we are in the Latino Cancer Landscape

US HISPANIC/LATINO CANCER FACTS (American Cancer Society 2021-2023)

Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanics/Latinos in the US. Through more public education, community resources and access to care, survival rates are improving.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic/Latino women. Local community outreach programs have a direct impact on woman being diagnosed and receiving treatment earlier.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic/Latino men. With strong public messaging, smoking rates are starting to drop in Latino communities.

Taking up the fight to change the Latino cancer landscape are the many dedicated agencies serving their communities throughout the country. Locate the one nearest you HERE.

What we do at The Latino Cancer Institute

A LEADING AUTHORITY IN LATINO CANCER EDUCATION & ADVOCACY

For over 20 years, Founder Ysabel Duron has played a vital role in bringing together those dedicated to making a difference in the Latino cancer landscape. From cancer community workers and caregivers to international medical researchers and policymakers, Ysabel has forged important alliances in a field crowded with many competing interests and agendas.

It takes a savvy insider who has traveled this terrain far and wide to help the Latino cancer community at-large continue changing the landscape. TLCI offers the definitive road map.

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Connect.

The Latino Cancer Institute acts as a network for agencies, linking members to share knowledge and best practices. Connecting colleagues, peers and institutions is critical to The Institute’s ongoing mission to amplify and disseminate outstanding work in the cancer arena, and to support one another.

Convene.

The Latino Cancer Institute provides opportunities to network, learn and collaborate with stakeholders in the cancer landscape including Latino cancer researchers.

Advocate.

The Latino Cancer Institute leverages our united voice at the national table to advance Latino cancer concerns including education, services, funding, and research. Our aim is to be heard, understood and included in any proposed policy.

Support.

Help us help others

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on philanthropy and grants in our mission to support other agencies. Your funding allows us to continue the development of new programs and tools we can share with those making a difference in the lives of Latino cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers.

Join our cause.
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