Understanding Lung Cancer Survival in Hispanic Patients
Ethnicity and Lung Cancer Survival: A Test of the Hispanic Sociocultural Hypothesis
This project explores why Hispanic patients with lung cancer often live longer than others, even when diagnosed at later stages.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129846 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We want to understand the unique strengths that may help Hispanic patients with advanced lung cancer live longer. This project looks at how cultural factors and social connections might play a role in their health outcomes. Researchers will gather information from Hispanic and non-Hispanic White individuals with advanced lung cancer across multiple locations. By comparing their experiences, we hope to learn more about factors that contribute to resilience and better survival.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for future related efforts would be Hispanic and non-Hispanic White individuals diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have lung cancer or are not part of the specific ethnic groups being studied may not directly benefit from this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us understand how social and cultural factors contribute to better health outcomes for lung cancer patients, potentially leading to new ways to support all patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the 'Hispanic Health Paradox' is recognized, this project is novel in directly testing the sociocultural hypothesis related to social integration and resilience in lung cancer survival.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ruiz, John M — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Ruiz, John M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.