Words of wisdom from older immigrant Latino/as with cancer

Abstract

Among older Latino/as immigrants diagnosed with Cancer in Central Florida, little is known about the transmission of cancer knowledge to family and friends. This qualitative study explored the open-ended survey responses of 32 older Latino/as participants who reported a cancer diagnosis. We used thematic analysis to understand shared kinship knowledge through advice-giving to family members and friends. Identified advice topics included possessing faith, following up with a doctor, and seeking treatment while remaining positive. Participants’ advice mostly centered on relying on God when coping with a cancer diagnosis. Faith in God provided strength to manage challenges associated with the cancer diagnosis and led to an improved chance of recovery. Older Latino/as with cancer provide information about their cancer diagnosis in an empowering, advising manner to family members and friends. After accepting their cancer diagnosis, they endeavored to demystify the disease by providing words of advice and wisdom to their family and friends.

Toward identification and intervention to address financial toxicity and unmet health‐related social needs among adolescents and emerging adults with cancer and their caregivers: A cross‐cultural perspective

“…This supports the need for a different support intervention compared to the more pragmatic concerns of AYAs, such as financial education or insurance literacy training interventions that may be directed to the AYA, the caregiver, or to a family unit 28,63 . Additionally, cultural context and humility should guide the development and implementation of financial screening or needs navigation 64,65 . A more holistic assessment of personal preferences may lead to more acceptable and effective interventions to address individual AYA and caregiver social needs.…”

“… 28 , 63 Additionally, cultural context and humility should guide the development and implementation of financial screening or needs navigation. 64 , 65 A more holistic assessment of personal preferences may lead to more acceptable and effective interventions to address individual AYA and caregiver social needs. Indeed, most participants in our study were able to navigate complicated financial situations due to support from multiple levels; future interventions should strive to facilitate needs navigation, support AYAs and caregivers, and reduce financial distress.…”