Diabetes risk reduction diet and ovarian cancer risk: an Italian case-control study
ConclusionHigher adherence to a diet aimed at reducing the risk of diabetes was inversely associated with ovarian cancer. Further evidence from prospective investigations will be useful to support our findings. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 24, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

American Indian/Alaska Native men are less likely to receive prostate-specific antigen testing and digital rectal exams from primary care providers than White men: a secondary analysis of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from 2012 –2018
ConclusionEfforts are needed to better understand why providers may not use PSA and DRE with AI/AN men compared to nHW men. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 23, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Correction: Disparities in incidence and trends of colorectal, lung, female breast, and cervical cancers among non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native people, 1999 –2018
(Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Physical activity, obesity, and bladder cancer incidence
ConclusionThis study supports that MVPA and sitting time may play a role in BC incidence, but associations likely differ by stage at diagnosis. While additional studies are needed to confirm associations by stage, this study adds to the evidence of the importance of being physically active for cancer prevention. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 18, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Twenty years of collaborative research to enhance community practice for cancer prevention and control
This article reflects on how CPCRN addressed national priorities, c ontributed to CDC’s programs, emphasized health equity and impacted science over the past twenty years and potential future directions. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Blood pressure, calcium channel blockers, and the risk of prostate cancer: a Mendelian randomization study
ConclusionThe results of our study did not support a causal relationship between SBP and prostate cancer; however, we found weak evidence of a protective effect of high SBP on aggressive prostate cancer and we found that blocking calcium channel receptors may increase prostate cancer risk. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 13, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Barriers and facilitators to effective cervical cancer screening in Belize: a qualitative analysis
ConclusionDespite free, publicly available cervical cancer screening in Belize, complex barriers affect access and completion of management when abnormal screening tests are identified. Provider workload, education outreach, and additional funding for training and facilities are potential areas for strengthening this program and increasing detection and management for cervical cancer control. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Enhancing the utilization of healthy living interventions among cancer survivors in historically underserved populations and communities
ConclusionStrategically tailoring community resources for cancer survivors can provide a more robust network of support to promote healthy eating and active living in this population. This work informed community implementation of evidence-based health interventions in Acres Homes and may support future projects aiming to enhance community-led cancer prevention efforts in historically underserved communities. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 10, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

“We’re always an afterthought”- Designing tobacco control campaigns for dissemination with and to LGBTQ +—serving community organizations: a thematic analysis
ConclusionsWe offer a set of considerations to support collaborative design and dissemination of health communication campaigns to organizations serving LGBTQ  + communities: (1) develop campaigns with and for LGBTQ + populations, (2) attend to the broader structural forces impacting campaign recipients, (3) support in-house testing and adaptations, and (4) increase access to granular data for community organizations. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 9, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Identifying the effective behaviour change techniques in nutrition and physical activity interventions for the treatment of overweight/obesity in post-treatment breast cancer survivors: a systematic review
ConclusionThe present systematic review identified the components of theory-based nutrition and physical activity behaviour change interventions that may be beneficial for the treatment of overweight/obesity in breast cancer survivors. The strategies mentioned, in addition to reported behavioural models and BCTs, should be considered when developing weight-loss interventions for breast cancer survivors. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 6, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Engaging stakeholders in the use of an interactive simulation tool to support decision-making about the implementation of colorectal cancer screening interventions
ConclusionDiverse decision-makers found the simulation tool to be most useful for supporting early implementation phases, especially decidingwhich EBI(s) to implement. To increase the tool ’s utility, providing detailed guidance onhow to implement the selected EBIs, and the extent to which users can expect similar CRC screening gains in their contexts, should be prioritized. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 6, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

“Did I get into the twilight zone somehow?”: sexual and gender minority cancer caregiver experiences during COVID
ConclusionOur data suggest SGM caregivers experience additional burdens to cancer caregiving when compared to cishet peers. Although SGM and cishet caregivers reported challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges appeared greater and more acute for SGM caregivers. Pandemic-related findings point to overall gaps in SGM cancer caregiver supports that may be remedied by additional research and targeted intervention development. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 5, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Evaluation of approaches to recruitment of racially and ethnically diverse breast cancer patients from an integrated health care setting for collection of observational social network data
ConclusionMailed letter was the best approach to representative recruitment of diverse women with breast cancer and collection of social network data, and further yielded the highest absolute response. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 5, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Breast Cancer Champions: a peer-to-peer education and mobile mammography program improving breast cancer screening rates for women of African heritage
ConclusionBCC successes could be attributed to pivoting to online community building when in-person events were restricted and enabling Champions to design and conduct their own events, which increased outreach possibilities. We demonstrate improved screening outcomes associated with an updated peer-to-peer education program. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients in western Pennsylvania: rural –urban disparities
ConclusionsThe extent to which perceptions of the threat of COVD-19 to personal health and vaccine hesitancy exacerbates rural –urban disparities in cancer care and prognosis warrants further study. Cancer patients may be vulnerable to heightened anxiety and distress triggered by the pandemic. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - May 2, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research