Publications by authors named "Joel Sanchez Mendez"

Background: We investigated clinical characteristics and prostate cancer survival patterns among Latino patients considering nativity compared with non-Latino Black (NLB) and non-Latino White (NLW) patients.

Methods: We used data from the California Cancer Registry (1995-2021), which included 347,540 NLW, 50,032 NLB, and 75,238 Latino patients with prostate cancer. Frequencies of sociodemographic and clinical variables were assessed using χ2 tests.

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To identify nationwide census tract‒level areas where improving colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake via targeted local preventive intervention may benefit Hispanic or Latino/a (H/L) groups defined by region or country of origin. Using 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PLACES and American Community Survey data, we applied geographically weighted regression and Getis-Ord Gi* hot spot procedures to identify CRC screening priority zones for H/L groups in the United States. Priority zones can be conceptualized as census tracts with strong inverse associations between percentage of a particular H/L group in the population and CRC screening rate, after adjusting for socioeconomic deprivation and lack of insurance.

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Objective: This scoping review will identify the patterns of survival, treatment, and recurrence among Hispanic and/or Latino/a/x (H/L) patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) living in the United States (US) and Puerto Rico. Additionally, population- and individual-level determinants of cancer outcomes among H/L CRC patients will be mapped to highlight under-reported/under-investigated research areas.

Introduction: CRC is the third most common cancer excluding skin cancers in the US.

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Article Synopsis
  • High consumption of red and processed meats is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, with a study analyzing data from over 29,000 cancer cases and 39,000 control subjects confirming this association.
  • The research identified two significant genetic markers (SNPs) that interact with meat consumption levels, suggesting that certain genetic variants can influence individual cancer risk based on dietary habits.
  • These findings highlight the potential for using genetic information to better understand colorectal cancer risks related to diet, which may lead to personalized dietary recommendations for specific population subgroups.
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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in California and second among Hispanic/Latinx (H/L) males. Data from the California Cancer Registry were utilized to investigate the differential impact on CRC outcomes from demographic and clinical characteristics among non-Hispanic white (NHW), non-Hispanic Black (NHB), U.S.

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