Cancers occur when certain body cells don't function right, divide uncontrollably, and produce too much tissue, resulting in a tumor. Cancerous tumors then invade healthy, normal functioning cells. Hispanic Americans/Latinos have a lower rate of new cancer cases and lower death rates for all cancers combined, but a higher burden of cancers of the stomach, liver, and cervix than Whites. There are gaps in access to and use of cancer screening programs among Hispanic Americans/Latinos. Death rates from cancers of the breast and cervix, all of which can be found early by screening, decreased less among Hispanic Americans/Latinas than among non-Hispanics.

Publications

1. Colorectal Cancer(PDQ®) Screening - Patients - This publication gives information on colorectal cancer and what makes it more likely to occur (risk factors). It also describes colorectal cancer screening methods and what is known about their effectiveness.

2. Frequently Asked Questions - Ovarian Cancer - This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about ovarian cancer, including symptoms, diagnosis, and possible prevention.

3. Hispanics / Latinos and Cancer (Copyright © ICCC) - This publication provides statistical information on the prevalence and rates of cancer among the Hispanic/Latino population.

4. Latinos / Hispanos and Cancer (Copyright © ICCC) - This fact sheet contains information and statistical data in Spanish regarding the incidence of cancer among Latinos, as well as the prevalence of various types of cancers within the Latino Population.

5. What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Uterus - This booklet has information about the possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer of the uterus. It will help patients and their families and friends better understand and cope with this disease.

Organizations

1. American Cancer Society

2. Cancer.gov

3. Cancer.gov en Español

4. National Alliance for Hispanic Health

5. National Cancer Institute, NIH, HHS

6. Office on Women's Health, HHS

7. Ovarian Cancer National Alliance