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Preventive Oncology & Epidemiology
ISSN 2832-2134 · Taylor & Francis Group · 52 articles in the index
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Sociodemographic and geographic factors associated with adherence to breast and colorectal cancer screening guidelines among women in Ohio in 2017–2018 and 2023–2024
BackgroundProportions of Ohio women up to date (UTD) with US Preventive Services Task Force recommended breast (BC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings are suboptimal. This study examined factors associated with being UTD.MethodsAfter excluding unusable responses and previously diagnosed women…
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Designing a colorectal cancer screening program for community pharmacies: Findings from a national survey of pharmacists
BackgroundPharmacies could play a key role in distributing fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. We assessed pharmacists’ preferences for implementing a pharmacy-based FIT program (PharmFITTM).MethodsFrom 9/2022 to 1/2023, we conducted a national online survey…
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Implementing a bidirectional process with community stakeholders to identify cancer prevention and control priorities for Antelope Valley, a semirural area of Los Angeles county
Purpose: Bidirectional engagement is a process used by cancer centers to engage communities in cancer outreach and research. This paper describes the establishment of a cancer-focused stakeholder coalition and a bidirectional process to identify outreach priorities and community gaps using local…
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Incidence, sex ratio, and age distribution of oesophageal cancer in Tanzania: A population-based multi-registry analysis, 2019–2023
IntroductionOesophageal cancer is a major cancer burden in Tanzania. We assessed variation in oesophageal cancer burden using Tanzania’s first national Population-Based Cancer Registry (PBCR) Report (2019–2023).MethodsWe extracted oesophageal cancer case counts, sex distribution, basis of…
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Community-based cancer navigation and support program: What are the activities and how much does it cost?
PurposeMichelle’s Place is a nonprofit cancer resource center in California, which offers patient navigation to patients with cancer. Michelle’s Place also provides education, support groups, and other activities to both clients and families. The objective of this paper is to describe activities…
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Rural–urban inequalities in mammography use among women aged 45 years and older in India
Background: Mammography use may indicate inequalities in access to imaging-based breast health services and diagnostic care in India. This study examined rural–urban differences in self-reported mammography use among women aged 45 years and older and decomposed the gap.Methods: We analyzed Wave 1…
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A community informed geospatial assessment of breast cancer screening and outreach priorities in Kansas
Purpose: Project BRA (Breast Cancer Risk Assessment), conducted in partnership with the Breast Cancer Health Equity Task Force, used a community–informed geospatial approach to evaluate inequities in breast cancer (BC) screening and incidence across the University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC)…
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Body size and composition trends in U.S. adults with a history of cancer: NHANES 1999–2018
BackgroundWe analyzed repeated cross-sectional trends in body size and composition among US adults with a history of cancer.MethodsData from self-reported cancer survivors aged ≥ 20 years in the Continuous National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2006 and 2011–2018 were analyzed…
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Disparities in colorectal cancer screening adherence in Ohio: Associations with demographic, socioeconomic and geographic factors
Background: Previously identified sociodemographic factors associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening have not consistently been evaluated simultaneously and in the context of additional regional geographic factors, such as urban/rural and Appalachian residence. This study aims to evaluate…
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Health-related social needs and distress in cancer patients and survivors: A global scoping review of food, housing, and transportation insecurity
Background: Health-related social needs (HRSNs) such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers affect cancer outcomes, yet their relationship with patient distress remains unclear. This scoping review evaluates how these HRSNs contribute to psychological, emotional, and…
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Patient-centered communication and breast and cervical cancer screening in the US health information national trends survey
Objective: To examine the relationship between high-quality patient-centered communication (PCC) and breast and cervical cancer screening behaviors.Methods: We used the 2017–2020 cycles of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS-5). Participants were asked to report the quality of PCC…
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Describing behavioral aspects of annual lung cancer screening participation: Application of the cognitive-social health information processing model
ObjectiveContinued participation in yearly screening is necessary to maximize the effectiveness of lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose CT to detect early-stage disease. Determinants of LCS adherence are multi-faceted, rely heavily on factors related to health behavior, and need to be better…
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Spatial analysis of lung cancer mortality and its potential risk factors: a regional study in Kansas
Introduction: Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., with significant geographic disparities in incidence and mortality. Understanding the relationship between spatial variations and other risk factors to lung cancer mortality counts (LCMC) is critical for guiding targeted…
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Ten-year patterns of women participating in treatment clinical trials for cancer
BackgroundAchieving representative participation of women in clinical trials has been challenging. To understand the impact of federal policies aimed at addressing this issue, we analyzed women’s participation in cancer trials at our institution.MethodsIn this retrospective observational study, we…
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Identifying and addressing the needs of catchment area data experts: Insights from the inaugural catchment area data conference (CADC23)
Background: NCI-Designated Cancer Centers must identify their catchment areas and address cancer burden through research and community engagement, highlighting the role of catchment area data experts. Few studies evaluate roles, needs, and opportunities for catchment analytics in cancer centers…
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Manufacturing job loss and cancer survival among working age adults in Ohio
Background: Manufacturing industrial change and cancer survival is understudied. This investigation tested associations between manufacturing job change, health insurance, and cancer survival in the state of Ohio.Methods: Sociodemographic and malignancy data for adults diagnosed with a first…
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Determinants of sleep duration among gynecologic cancer survivors
Background: Sleep disturbances impact quality of life among gynecologic cancer survivors (GCS), yet comprehensive understanding of sleep determinants remains limited.Methods: We analyzed National Health Interview Survey (2009–2018) data among GCS (N = 1,680). Sleep duration was categorized as short…
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Utilizing geospatial analytics of cancer catchment area data for targeted recruitment of underserved populations for cancer prevention research: a precision public health application
Background: This paper introduces an innovative application of precision public health by the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), utilizing catchment area data and geospatial analytics to identify cancer hot spots with underserved populations to recruit participants into research projects…
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Organizational strategies for cancer screening outreach and navigation: A qualitative study
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to organizational changes in cancer care and prevention, including approaches to cancer screening outreach and navigation. Our study aimed to identify current strategies used by outreach and navigation teams to facilitate cancer screening.Methods: In this…
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Approaches to address common barriers to colorectal cancer screening in rural communities of the CDC’s colorectal cancer control program
Introduction: We identified potential approaches to address barriers to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in rural communities of award recipients from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP).Methods: Nine program managers and directors discussed…