2/3/2010

Cancer Survivorship: What Does Culture Have to Do with It?

Our February teleconference focused on the impact culture, wealth and the healthcare system have on the quality of life and survival of women affected by breast cancer

Speaker: Kimlin Ashing-Giwa, PhD

Download a podcast, PowerPoint presentation and transcript of this teleconference.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer hosted our February teleconference on Cancer Survivorship: What Does Culture Have to Do with It?

Kimlin Ashing-Giwa, PhD, of the Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education, discussed issues surrounding cancer survivorship, including:

• How culture, wealth and the healthcare system can impact the quality of life and survival of women affected by breast cancer
• How to advocate for your own health

About Our Speaker

Dr. Ashing-Giwa is professor and director of the City of Hope Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education. Her focus is on the influence of biological, psychological, social and ecological factors on survivorship among diverse ethnic and linguistic groups. Her research interests lie in reducing the risk and burden of chronic illness, particularly cancer.