Breast Cancer Genetics Study in Special Populations Funded

August 23, 2024

March 26, 2002 Thanks to a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Redes En Acción will take the lead on a ground-breaking new project aimed at researching, designing and disseminating customized breast cancer genetic educational materials to five special populations in the United States. The Breast Cancer Genetics Education Materials and Programs […]

SPN Genetics Survey Development Initiated

August 23, 2024

June 6-7, 2002 In a meeting hosted by Redes En Acción, researchers representing the five major National Cancer Institute Special Populations Networks (SPNs) discussed plans to collect data on breast cancer genetics knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of culturally diverse women. The June 6-7 conference in San Antonio was an initial step in forging a culturally […]

Latino Cancer and Health Authorities Gather for 3rd Annual Redes En Acción National Steering Committee Meeting

August 23, 2024

August 21-23, 2002 San Antonio – Scientists, physicians, educators and other leading authorities on issues related to cancer among the country’s 35 million Latinos gathered in San Antonio August 21-23 to discuss the efforts of Redes En Acción: The National Hispanic/Latino Cancer Network in promoting Latino cancer research, training and awareness. At the meeting’s introductory […]

NEW From the NCI: The Facing Forward Survivor Series

August 23, 2024

September 20, 2002 NEW From the NCI: The Facing Forward Survivor Series. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has created a new series of publications for cancer survivors, their families and friends, and health care professionals. The Facing Forward Survivor Series offers scientific information from health professionals and coping tips from cancer survivors to help them […]

Redes Survey of Physicians Examines Practices, Attitudes

August 23, 2024

December 18, 2002 A lack of consensus exists among physicians, particularly Latinos, that clinical trials are good for their patients. That was among the findings of a nationwide Redes En Acción survey of Latino and primarily non-Hispanic white family physicians comparing attitudes and practices regarding cancer. Among the physicians surveyed, only 53 percent of Latinos […]

Hispanic/Latino Cancer and Health Authorities Gather for the 3rd Annual Redes En Acción National Steering Committee Meeting

August 23, 2024

December 17, 2002 Redes En Acción‘s National Steering Committee of leading authorities on issues related to cancer among the country’s 35 million Latinos recently gathered to discuss the Redes initiative’s past, present and future efforts to promote Latino cancer research, training and awareness. Special guest and speaker Harold P. Freeman, MD, Director of the National […]