Using a Photonovela to Improve Survivorship Education

Latino adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors often face unique challenges in accessing survivorship care, including language barriers, limited culturally relevant education, and difficulties navigating the healthcare system after treatment. To address these disparities, UCLA and PADRES Contra El Cáncer partnered to develop a culturally tailored survivorship education intervention for Latino AYA survivors and their families. Using a community-partnered participatory research (CPPR) approach, the team created a photonovela, a visual storytelling tool that combines photographs and culturally relevant narratives to improve understanding of survivorship care. The intervention aims to increase awareness of long-term follow-up needs, promote ongoing health monitoring, and ensure educational materials reflect the experiences and preferences of Latino cancer survivors and their communities.