Cancer incidence and survival by major ethnic group, England, 2002-2006
Cancer Research UK and National Cancer Intelligence Network, June 2009
This report provides a breakdown of cancer incidence and survival by ethnic group. Whilst no epidemiological explanations are given for the data, it provides a comprehensive source of data.
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Briefing Paper 1
Improving the quality of palliative care. January 2007
There has been growing concern in recent years about the accessibility and the responsiveness of palliative care to the needs of minority ethnic groups. Perceived cultural barriers both from patients and health professionals may prevent provision of and access to appropriate services, whilst the differing patterns of disease in minority ethnic groups has meant that palliative care needs may not be met by existing 'cancer-focussed' services.
Author(s): Yasmin Gunaratnam
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The meanings of cancer and perceptions of cancer services among South Asians in Luton, UK
Randhawa, G., and Owens, A., Cancer Research UK, British Journal of Cancer, 91(1), July 2004
This study examines the knowledge, awareness and attitudes of South Asians in Luton towards cancer and cancer services.
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Palliative care, cancer and minority ethnic communities: A literature review
Johnson, M. R. D., Mary Seacole Research Centre, Working Paper No.5, May 2001
This study considers the issue of delivering palliative care equitably in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural society. It provides a review of the literature relating to ethnicity and cancer.
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A qualitative study of the health experience of Gypsy Travellers in the UK with a focus on terminal illness
Jesper, E.; Griffiths, F.; and Smith, S., University of Warwick, 2008
This study considers the experience of terminal illness and health care access for Gypsy Travellers, and provides guidance to inform palliative and primary care service provision.
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Cancer Research UK- ethnicity
A collection of news stories and links relating to cancer prevalence amongst different ethnic groups.  The site also provides access to a small collection of translated leaflets which provide information on cancer.
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