Scientific uncertainty and perceived mammography benefits in women screened for breast cancer
ConclusionsAversion to uncertainty regarding cancer screening varies by sociodemographic characteristics but has limited associations with perceived mammography benefits in women who already participate in screening. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 21, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Patient preferences for the design of a pharmacy-based colorectal cancer screening program
ConclusionPharmacies are highly accessible and could be useful for expanding access to CRC screening services. Local context and pharmacy use patterns should be considered in the design and implementation of PharmFIT ™. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The association between red, processed and white meat consumption and risk of pancreatic cancer: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
ConclusionFindings from this meta-analysis suggested that high consumption of red meat and white meat is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Future prospective studies are warranted to confirm the association between meat consumption and the risk of pancreatic cancer. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 18, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A practical method for integrating community priorities in planning and implementing cancer control programs
ConclusionsImplementation Mapping facilitated the use of available evidence, new data, and community engagement to identify strategies to improve the delivery of programs to reduce hereditary cancer disparities. The modified Delphi method was easy to administer in a virtual environment and may be a useful for others in community-engaged research. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 18, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Twenty years of capacity building across the cancer prevention and control research network
ConclusionCPCRN activities have increased the ability of community organizations to compete for external funds to support implementation, increased the use of evidence in real-world settings, and promoted the broad-scale implementation of cancer control interventions across more than eight states. Lessons from this narrative review highlight the value of long-term thematic networks and provide useful guidance to other research networks and future capacity-building efforts. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 17, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Beliefs and knowledge related to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among African Americans and African immigrants young adults
ConclusionBarriers to vaccine uptake, limited HPV knowledge, and lack of vaccine recommendation are important factors contributing to low vaccine uptake among Black young adults. Interventions to decrease barriers to HPV vaccination, increase HPV knowledge, address misconceptions, and unfavorable beliefs are needed to promote HPV vaccine uptake. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Patient and provider-level drivers of healthcare utilization related to a diagnosis of a precancerous condition: monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
ConclusionPatients with MGUS may have difficulty processing this premalignant diagnosis. Non-hematologist providers may have gaps in knowledge around specific care for patients with MGUS. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Trends in thyroid cancer burden in Taiwan over two decades
ConclusionThe incidence rates of thyroid cancer have steadily increased across gender, age groups, and tumor types over the past two decades. Future studies are needed to investigate potential etiological factors other than overdiagnosis that may drive these trends. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 12, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Where there are fumes, there may be lung cancer: a systematic review on the association between exposure to cooking fumes and the risk of lung cancer in never-smokers
ConclusionThe evidence reviewed underscores the need to develop culturally-tailored interventions that improve access to affordable and clean fuel through engaging relevant stakeholders. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 8, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The social vulnerability index as a risk stratification tool for health disparity research in cancer patients: a scoping review
ConclusionIn highlighting place-based disparities in patient outcomes, the SVI represents a promising tool for future oncology research. As a reliable geocoded dataset, the SVI may inform the development and implementation of targeted interventions to prevent cancer morbidity and mortality at the neighborhood level. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 7, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Overcoming challenges to breast cancer screening among Muslim women: addressing barriers to early detection and treatment: A correspondence
AbstractBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths and is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women. In an attempt to decrease its mortality, screening guidelines recommend mammograms, breast self-examinations, and breast clinical examinations for women above the age of 40. Compliance to these guidelines have been found to be significantly low in Muslim women which has been linked to their perceptions of religious guidelines regarding modesty and fatalism. In order to overcome these barriers and increase screening rates among Muslim women, faith-based intervention has been proven to be effec...
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 6, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Validating a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire to assess regional diet in a study of cancer in South West Nigeria
ConclusionOur semi-quantitative FFQ was reasonably valid for ranking intake of certain foods and macronutrients in adults in South West Nigeria. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - March 30, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Lower human papillomavirus vaccine initiation and completion among Asian American adolescents compared to their peers: National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey 2011 –2018
ConclusionHPV vaccination status varies among racial/ethnic groups. Future efforts should be made to achieve the Healthy People 2020 goal of 80% vaccination among U.S. adolescents and address the gap among Asian American girls. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - March 27, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Measuring and addressing health equity: an assessment of cancer center designation requirements
ConclusionOverall, equity requirements were limited. Leveraging the influence and infrastructure of cancer quality endorsements could enhance progress toward achieving cancer care equity. We recommend that endorsing organizations 1) require cancer centers to implement processes for measuring and tracking health equity outcomes and 2) engage diverse community stakeholders to develop strategies for addressing discrimination. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - March 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in the detroit research on cancer survivors (ROCS) cohort
ConclusionsCIPN is a common and persistent complication in AA cancer survivors. Further research is needed to improve our understanding of CIPN predictors in all groups of cancer survivors. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - March 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
