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Colorectal Cancer in Vietnamese Americans
Bang Hai Nguyen, Dr.P.H.
Research Scientist, Northern California Cancer Center
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Equality in Breast Cancer Care
Scarlett Lin Gomez, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, Northern California Cancer Center
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Colorectal Cancer in Vietnamese Americans
At the Northern California Cancer Center, Dr. Nguyen’s research has included a focus on cancer within ethnic and socio-economic under-served communities and health disparities. His recent study found that rates of colorectal cancer screening in Vietnamese Americans are lower than those in non-Hispanic whites. However, it also revealed that Vietnamese Americans are receptive to screening if providers recommend it, suggesting the need for more communication of information about colon cancer prevention strategies to Vietnamese Americans.
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Other colorectal cancer studies at the NCCC
Equality in Breast Cancer Care
At the Northern California Cancer Center, Dr. Gomez’ research has included a focus on understanding the roles of the social and built environment, institutional discrimination, immigration, and cultural factors on racial/ethnic disparities in cancer incidence and outcomes. Her current project, Equality in Breast Cancer Care, is a research study to learn more about how women from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds go through the experience of being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. This study will help to answer questions that may allow us to better understand why women who are diagnosed and treated for breast cancer may go through the experience differently. This information will ultimately direct initiatives that will help improve how cancer treatment is given in various populations and to help ensure that all women, regardless of race, language, income or any other factors, have an equal opportunity for treatment.
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Articles by Dr. Gomez
Other breast cancer studies at the NCCC
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