Publications by authors named "Hinestrosa M"
Latina breast cancer survivors' lived experiences: diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.
Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol
April 2008
Latina breast cancer survivors are not benefiting from advances in psychosocial interventions. Despite their greater breast cancer burden, there is a dearth of information about this population. This qualitative study examined the experiences of 18 immigrant Latina breast cancer survivors along the survivorship continuum, from diagnosis to long-term survivorship.
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- Over 200,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, highlighting the need for effective treatment and prevention strategies.
- Despite the potential of biomarkers to improve outcomes, advancements in this area have been limited, leading to mixed results.
- In 2005, a conference organized by the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund brought together various stakeholders to create a strategy focused on patient-centered research, resulting in principles and recommendations for biomarker development in breast cancer.