New Web Site to Help Spanish-speaking Breast Cancer Patients, Families

http://chess.chsra.wisc.edu/espanol

“Many underserved populations face challenges in navigating the medical system, and a language barrier can further the sense of isolation for those facing serious illness. To help address this problem, a comprehensive new Web site for Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients and their families has been launched by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research, funded by the National Cancer Institute.

The new Spanish-language site, called “Conviviendo con el Cancer de Seno,” is a cultural and linguistic translation of an existing online resource called the Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS) “Living with Breast Cancer” program, which has consistently improved outcomes for English-speaking breast cancer patients in previous research, particularly for the underserved. The translation was conducted by a multinational team from Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela, with expert guidance from the Dane County Latino Health Council. Additional Latina-specific content was provided by national partners including The National Latino Cancer Research Network and the Center for Patient Partnerships.”

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