This paper will summarize the major barriers and strategies in the recruitment and retention of Latinos and other minorities in cancer clinical trials. The data to be presented are from two major sources: a) participants of eleven (11) NCI-sponsored 1997-98 regional conferences addressing these issues; and, b) four mail surveys conducted by the UIC- Midwest Latino Health Research, Training and Policy Center with cancer survivors, physicians and other health care providers, cancer researchers, and, representatives of community-based organizations. The presentation will end with recommendations for public policy, program planning, and for future research.
Learning Objectives: 1) To identify major problems associated with the recruitment and retention of Latinos to cancer clinical trials.
Keywords: Clinical Trails, Hispanic
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.