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Why does Dr. Diaz focus his research on older Hispanic and Latino patients with cancer? – Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation

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May 28, 2024, 05:55

Why does Dr. Diaz focus his research on older Hispanic and Latino patients with cancer? – Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation

Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Why does Dr. Diaz focus his research on older Hispanic and Latino patients with cancer? During his training, he saw a big gap in care with this population in particular which resonated with him because, “I think, in a lot of ways, I saw my family in those patients.” Read the latest Researcher Spotlight.”

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Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation funds clinical and translational cancer research and supports early-stage research by promising young investigators to accelerate breakthroughs in lifesaving research and empower people everywhere to conquer cancer.

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