Latino Cancer Institute

Physicians and patient advocates on the front lines of the fight for a more equitable health system

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Over the last year there has been increasing awareness of the inequalities in the American healthcare system. At every level there is evidence of bias, discrimination and unequal access to the best care. Sometimes unequal access to any care. That is, hopefully, changing but only if the new awareness is matched with action. At the … Continue reading Physicians and patient advocates on the front lines of the fight for a more equitable health system

Journalism Pioneer and Founder of Latino Cancer Institute Joins Stem Cell Agency Board

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Ysabel Duron Ysabel Duron, a pioneering award-winning Latina journalist, and a leading figure in cancer education in the Latino community in the US, has been appointed to the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.   State Controller Betty Yee made the appointment saying: “Ms. Duron’s personal perspective as a (cancer) survivor and … Continue reading Journalism Pioneer and Founder of Latino Cancer Institute Joins Stem Cell Agency Board