The link for the Spanish version of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) website can be found at http://www.cancer.gov/espanol .
It is estimated that Latinos will comprise one-quarter of the U.S. population by the year 2050. The U.S. NIH NCI believes it is important to provide interventions and information to this ethnic group in the U.S. in order to advance the national efforts to control cancer.
The control of cancer can only be attained through the benefits of information and awareness to allow for early detections and treatments of cancers that may be unknowingly advancing in the patient.
Annual examinations for prevention control or early detections can benefit the country as a whole.
The website targeted at this specific audience is organized in such a way to help individuals find answers to their questions with ease. Information regarding different types of cancers is provided, along with resources available for support as well.
The website also includes information dispelling common myths and beliefs about cancer that can be a barrier to individuals who should be getting screened and/or treated.
There are also testimonials featured on the website from Latinos about their experiences as cancer survivors.
