University of California, Davis Experts Available: National Minority Cancer Awareness Week, April 1622.

(From AScribe)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- UC Davis Cancer Center experts are available to discuss cancer-related health disparities affecting ethnic and racial minorities in the United States. Experts can talk about:

- Cancer as the leading cause of death for Asian Americans

- Cultural beliefs about cancer among American Indians

- Promoting cancer awareness with "promotoras"

- Grocery gap: Lack of fresh fruits and vegetables as a risk factor for cancer

- Smoking and cancer mortality in African Americans and Asian Americans

To interview an expert, please contact Claudia Morain at claudia.morain@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu or 916-734-9023.

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