Publications by authors named "Joussette Alvarado"
Front Oncol
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- Colorectal cancer presents more advanced disease and lower survival rates in African Americans compared to Caucasian Americans, indicating significant health disparities.
- The study found differences in tumor immunology, such as higher gene expression of tumor-promoting markers in African Americans' tumors and elevated levels of exhausted immune cells.
- Results highlight the need for population-specific therapies to address these immunological differences and improve outcomes for African American patients with colorectal cancer.
