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Abstract C90: Examining racial and ethnic disparities in HPV awareness and the association of trust in cancer information from physicians among males
Conclusion: In general, men are not receiving the information about the HPV or how it is transmitted. Furthermore, racial/ethnic differences were found in being informed about the HPV vaccine and trust in receiving cancer information from physicians. Findings suggest that men's lack of knowledge about HPV and the lack of trust of cancer information from physicians may be linked to a lack of HPV vaccinations. Future health communications efforts should explore community-based and culturally sensitive methods to disseminate HPV information to men.Note: This abstract was not presented at the conference.Citation Format: Dexter...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cooper, D. L., Hernandez, N. D., Rollins, L., Henry-Akintobi, T., McCallister, C. Tags: Vaccines and Immunoprevention: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C89: Lung cancer screening in high risk populations: Developing community based screening and navigation program
We examined lung cancer screening trends and demographics in AA populations to describe screening outcomes in diverse population compared to the population in the NLSTMethods: The community based LC screening and navigation program of the UI Cancer Center and UI Health navigates patients from a FQHC in Chicago and patients from UI Health to tobacco cessation and LC screening. The screening program navigates high risk patient to screening and examines structural and social barriers that impact screening uptake and examines outcomes in high risk minority population compared to NLST cohort. Eligible screening populations from...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Pasquinelli, M., Watson, K., Grumeretz, S., Feldman, L. E., Kovitz, K., Dudek, A. Z., Menchaca, M., Koshy, M., Winn, R. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C88: Novel use of electronic health records (EHRs) to facilitate free community prostate screening events
ConclusionThe electronic health record when reconfigured to serve as a platform for a community screening event, allows for a novel, secure and multidimensional tool to enhance screening, provide appropriate follow-up, and establish vital long-term relationships with participants.Citation Format: Charles Walker, Meghan Curran, Jay Patel, Beth A. Jones. Novel use of electronic health records (EHRs) to facilitate free community prostate screening events. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2016 Sep 25-2...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Walker, C., Curran, M., Patel, J., Jones, B. A. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A88: A Preliminary Assessment of the Potential Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Breast Cancer Stage
Conclusion: The ACA's elimination of copayments/co-insurance for preventive services such as cancer screening may have a meaningful impact on cancer outcomes. A preliminary assessment shows that it may lead to a shift in earlier stage breast cancers. The elimination of these out-of-pocket expenses for mammograms may particularly benefit Latina women who tend to have lower screening rates. These study findings should be interpreted in light of its limitations such as its cross-sectional design and lack of mammography screening assessment. More research is needed to understand the impact of the ACA on cancer care and outcome...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Silva, A., Markossian, T., Molina, Y. Tags: Health Economics, Policy, and Outcomes: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C87: Provider characteristics and timely receipt of cancer screening: The role of communication and race/sex concordance between patients and providers
Conclusions: Association between sex concordance with breast and cervical cancer screening suggests that either female providers are more likely to recommend them because of better attunement to female preventive needs or patients are more comfortable receiving them from female providers. Results on communication patterns indicate that both measures that were significant, were related to providers' soliciting response from patients which may encourage patient activation and facilitate receipt of cancer screening especially among racial and ethnic minorities. Thus, greater patient involvement and encouraging dialogue with p...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Vichare, A. M. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A87: [Advocate Abstract:] Bridging the Gap Between Science and Patient Advocacy
There are plenty of ways that scientific community and cancer advocacy community can partner. Both parties face the cancer priorities each day. It is imperative to advocate for the cancer drug parity act, advocate for better access to clinical trials, and educate survivors. It is understandable that researchers lose track of the bigger picture, however advocates can provide a cancer survivor's perspective to incredible talented group of scientist who are the front lines in the battle to cure cancer.Citation Format: Wayne Dornan. [Advocate Abstract:] Bridging the Gap Between Science and Patient Advocacy. [abstract]. In: Pro...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Dornan, W. Tags: Health Economics, Policy, and Outcomes: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C86: Distance to free and low cost screening centers and cervical cancer screening behaviors of low income women in New Jersey
Racial/ethnic disparities in cancer outcomes have been well documented. Access to Pap testing may account for some of the variation in the racial and socioeconomic differences in cervical cancer outcomes. The rate of Pap testing within the past three years has been shown to vary by both race/ethnicity and by access to medical care. Given this, there has been an increase in the use of GIS to explore and understand cancer screening behaviors. The goal of this analysis was to evaluate and characterize the relationship between geographic proximity to free or low-cost cancer screening facilities and screening behaviors among lo...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gardner, M. L., Bandera, E. V., Jones, B. A., Demisse, K., Silvera, S. A. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C85: Do African-American veterans need distinct "Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines" to overcome outcome disparities?
Conclusion: 1. Because there is no cure for metastatic prostate cancer, early diagnosis and intervention for African-American veterans will lead to saving lives; specific guidelines for prostate cancer will be very beneficial. 2. This will also decrease the costs of treating recurrent and metastatic disease and conserve the resources of the VA Health System. 3. Because the Veterans Health System is equal access, it is an optimal environment to test different prostate cancer screening guidelines for African Americans. 4. Specific draft guidelines will be presented.References:1. Shenoy D, Packianathan S, Chen AM, Vijayakumar...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Reddy, A. G., Shenoy, D., Packianathan, S., Giri, S., Vijayakumar, S. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A85: Geographic management of cancer health disparities program (GMaP) region 2: An emphasis on regional institutional partnership and collaborative training of future health disparities researchers
Conclusion/Implications: The diversity in GMaP Region 2 and collaborative institutional partners fosters critical and collective endeavors that can potentially advance effective tackling of CHD through training and collaborative team science research. Increasing access to CHD training opportunities for underrepresented investigators, trainees/students and ESIs is an essential step to equip the next generation of researchers with tools required to reduce health outcomes related to CHD. Key to this process are engaging communications, robust partnerhships, and ideas fueled by diverse academic and community members from our r...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Williams, K., Fleming, K., Gwede, C. K., Meade, C., Munoz-Antonia, T., Sellers, T. Tags: Recruitment/Retention/Adherence Research: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C84: Utilization of cervical cancer screening services by women living with HIV enrolled in primary care at the Moore Clinic of Johns Hopkins Hospital: A 10-year retrospective cohort study
Conclusion: These findings enhance our knowledge of cervical cancer screening utilization among a high-risk group of HIV-infected, primarily minority, women. They demonstrate that in spite of the recommendation for annual cervical cancer screening of WLWH, even when enrolled in clinical care, some WLWH are not screened.Citation Format: Sally Peprah, Jenell Coleman, Anne Rositch, Christopher VandenBussche, Richard Moore, Amber D'Souza. Utilization of cervical cancer screening services by women living with HIV enrolled in primary care at the Moore Clinic of Johns Hopkins Hospital: A 10-year retrospective cohort study. [abstr...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Peprah, S., Coleman, J., Rositch, A., VandenBussche, C., Moore, R., D'Souza, A. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract B84: Practical risk assessment: Identifying women at risk for hereditary cancer in a low-income cancer clinic
Conclusions: A hereditary risk assessment strategy utilizing a 10-item RISK tool is an effective means for physicians practicing in a low-income, predominantly African-American clinic to easily identify appropriate patients with history of breast cancer for genetic counseling referral. Further, the extremely high participation rate of this patient population may indicate a high level of interest in genetic screening. Importantly, a number of patients did not follow through and attend the genetic counseling appointments; we are studying the reasons behind this lack of follow-through. Overall, this strategy could be easily i...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Biltibo, E., Lammers, P. E., Thomas, K., Rao, S., Ashworth, R., Wiesner, G. L. Tags: Other Risk Factors: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A84: Perceived Social Support Moderates the Associations between Race-Based Medical Suspicion and Perceptions of Cancer Treatment
Conclusions: Social support is associated with distinct cancer treatment perceptions for Black cancer patients as a function of patients' suspicion, which may be explained by entrenchment in a social network that reinforces negative personal biases.Citation Format: Sarah C. E. Stanton, Louis A. Penner, Susan Eggly, Felicity W. K. Harper, Lauren M. Hamel, Tanina Foster, Michael S. Simon, Ellen Barton, Robert A. Chapman, Terrance L. Albrecht. Perceived Social Support Moderates the Associations between Race-Based Medical Suspicion and Perceptions of Cancer Treatment. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth AACR Conference on...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Stanton, S. C. E., Penner, L. A., Eggly, S., Harper, F. W. K., Hamel, L. M., Foster, T., Simon, M. S., Barton, E., Chapman, R. A., Albrecht, T. L. Tags: Recruitment/Retention/Adherence Research: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract B83: Elements of theoretical models of health behavior: Planning for breast cancer screening interventions in an American Indian tribe
Conclusions: Study findings point to opportunities for tribal health and Indian Health Service (IHS) providers and staff to intervene in two broad areas. 1. Some findings associated with social support, planned behavior, and health beliefs can be used to design patient intake forms to alert tribal health and IHS providers to current and potentially non-adherent. 2. Using this information, providers can design interventions to move non-adherent and potentially non-adherent women toward persistent mammographic screening participation. An intervention study will be funded by the Minnesota Department of Health through its Elim...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Petersen, W. O., Nicometo, A. M., Vierkant, R. A., Sabaque, C. Tags: Other Risk Factors: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A83: Development of a New Inter-Institutional Partnership to Assess Health Literacy Disparities in the Context of Kidney Cancer and Smoking
Background: Kidney cancer mortality rates are significantly higher among individuals diagnosed with later-stage disease, but there are currently no efficacious methods for kidney cancer screening. As a result, primary prevention via reduction of modifiable risk factors such as smoking, as well prompt diagnosis following early symptoms of the disease, are key to reducing kidney cancer mortality.Recent research conducted at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIUSOM) has found that rural residents of Southern and Central Illinois have some of the highest kidney cancer incidence and mortality rates in the nation....
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Linnenbringer, E., Alanee, S., Richardson, K., Sharma, N., James, A., Dynda, D., McVary, K. Tags: Recruitment/Retention/Adherence Research: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C82: Correlates of enrollee retention in a community-based breast cancer screening program
CONCLUSION: This community-based cancer screening program engaged women from its target population in breast cancer screening. Several factors associated with program retention were identified, this information can be used to direct future program outreach and planning efforts. Our findings suggests that program retention was associated with likelihood of breast cancer diagnosis, however, the initial program screen had the greatest association with breast cancer diagnosis.Citation Format: Shana O. Ntiri, Elena Klyushnenkova. Correlates of enrollee retention in a community-based breast cancer screening program. [abstract]. ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ntiri, S. O., Klyushnenkova, E. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research