biostudies-literatureOchoa-Dominguez CYNCATS NIH HHSNational Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS) of the U.S. National Institutes of HealthNational Institutes of Health/National Cancer InstituteBurroughs Wellcome FundSouthern California Clinical and Translation Science Institute (SC CTSI)NCI NIH HHS1307https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11241517biostudies-literatureUnknown12(13)<h4>Background</h4>Interpersonal communication is a crucial component of the cancer experience that can contribute to managing cancer care and improving cancer survivors' and caregivers' quality of life. Cultural and contextual factors may impact Hispanic childhood cancer survivor (CCS) and parent caregiver relationships and communication. This study sought to describe the healthcare communication experiences of Hispanic parents with CCS, families, and medical providers.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with Hispanic caregivers from a safety-net hospital in Los Angeles County. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish, audio-recorded and professionally transcribed, and analyzed using a thematic approach.<h4>Results</h4>Caregivers shared the importance and imHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)Healthcare Communication Experiences of Hispanic Caregivers of Childhood Cancer Survivors.PMC11241517UL1 TR000130UL1TR00185510575185K00CA264292-04K00 CA264294K00CA264294UL1 TR001855UL1TR000130Banegas MPSabater-Minarim DChan RYMiller KAOchoa-Dominguez CYOrellana Garcia CfalseHealthcare Communication Experiences of Hispanic Caregivers of Childhood Cancer Survivors.<h4>Background</h4>Interpersonal communication is a crucial component of the cancer experience that can contribute to managing cancer care and improving cancer survivors' and caregivers' quality of life. Cultural and contextual factors may impact Hispanic childhood cancer survivor (CCS) and parent caregiver relationships and communication. This study sought to describe the healthcare communication experiences of Hispanic parents with CCS, families, and medical providers.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with Hispanic caregivers from a safety-net hospital in Los Angeles County. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish, audio-recorded and professionally transcribed, and analyzed using a thematic approach.<h4>Results</h4>Caregivers shared the importance and im2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Jun2026-07-09T11:12:23.954Z2026-07-09T10:43:05.545ZS-EPMC112415173899884210.3390/healthcare12131307