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Sharon Watkins Davis1, Marynieves Diaz-Mendez, Maria Talosig Garcia
1National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service of California, Northern California Cancer Center, Fremont, CA 94538, USA. sdavis@nccc.org
Background:
Hispanics face barriers in seeking cancer information from sources such as the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service. Their cancer screening rates are lower than those for whites.
Methods:
Three focus groups were conducted with 40 Spanish-speaking cancer survivors.
Results:
Few patients had used a toll-free telephone number to get cancer information. Only five had used the Internet. Fear of feeling worse was a common concern in seeking cancer information, as was trying to discuss their cancer in English. Spanish language media promotions were recommended.
Conclusions:
Beliefs and attitudes about cancer must be taken into account when developing culturally competent education programs for Spanish speakers.
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