Publications by authors named "Jessica Hernandez Marrero"
Article Synopsis
- Gastric adenocarcinoma (GAC) is a leading cause of cancer deaths globally, especially prevalent in areas like Latin America and Eastern Asia, with significantly higher rates seen in non-White populations in the U.S.
- A phase II clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of a curcuminoid preparation on patients with high-risk gastric premalignant conditions, addressing a significant gap in GAC chemoprevention research.
- The study faced challenges such as regulatory hurdles, recruitment issues in Honduras, and disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, yet it highlights the importance of international collaborations for cancer prevention in underserved Latino populations.
Background: Persons living with HIV (PLWH) have a higher risk of persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) and anal cancer. We evaluated knowledge and awareness of HPV infection and risk factors for anal cancer among PLWH in Puerto Rico (PR).
Methods: Data from a cross-sectional study (2020-2021) were analyzed (n=212).
Background & Aims: Familial adenomatous polyposis is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the development of hundreds of colorectal adenomas and eventually colorectal cancer. Oral administration of the spice curcumin has been followed by regression of polyps in patients with this disorder. We performed a double-blinded randomized trial to determine the safety and efficacy of curcumin in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSeveral genetically defined hereditary colorectal cancer (CRC) syndromes are associated with colonic polyposis including familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and MUTYH adenomatous polyposis (MAP). Limited data exists on the clinical characterization and genotypic spectrum of polyposis syndromes among Hispanics. To describe the phenotype and genotype of Puerto Rican Hispanic patients with FAP and MUTYH and compare with other ethnic and racial groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground & Aims: Colorectal cancer (CRC) has a high prevalence among the US Hispanic population. In Puerto Rico, CRC is the third leading cause of cancer death in men and the second in women. There are limited published data on the prevalence of colorectal neoplasia (CRN) among the US Hispanic population.
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