Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.

Abstract A77: Patterns of medical utilization, finances, health behaviors and comorbidities in older adults reporting negative versus positive net worth after a cancer diagnosis
Conclusion:A diagnosis of cancer increases out-of-pocket medical spending, hospitalizations, and financial insolvency among individuals age-eligible for Medicare insurance protection. Newly diagnosed cancer patients reporting negative net worth have multiple differences in socioeconomic status, medical utilization, and comorbidities as compared to patients with positive net worth, which may contribute to disparities in survival outcomes.Citation Format: Emily Castellanos, Michael Richards. Patterns of medical utilization, finances, health behaviors and comorbidities in older adults reporting negative versus positive net wo...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Castellanos, E., Richards, M. Tags: Recruitment/Retention/Adherence Research: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C76: Community-wide outreach and screening to reduce hepatitis B, hepatitis C and liver cancer disparities among African immigrants in Minnesota
Conclusions: Chronic HBV and HCV are major health problems among recent African immigrants in Minnesota. Community-based screening is an effective way to identify and provide health education and linkage to care for individuals with or at risk for viral hepatitis.Citation Format: Essa A. Mohamed, Nasra H. Giama, Hassan M. Shaleh, Abdul M. Oseini, Hager Ahmed Mohammed, Jessica Cvinar, Ibrahim A. Waaeys, Hamdi A. Ali, Loretta K. Allotey, Lewis R. Roberts. Community-wide outreach and screening to reduce hepatitis B, hepatitis C and liver cancer disparities among African immigrants in Minnesota. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mohamed, E. A., Giama, N. H., Shaleh, H. M., Oseini, A. M., Mohammed, H. A., Cvinar, J., Waaeys, I. A., Ali, H. A., Allotey, L. K., Roberts, L. R. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract A76: Recruitment practices for minority and underserved populations in NRG Oncology: Results of an online survey
Cancer clinical trials (CCT) provide much of the evidence for clinical guidelines and standards of care. To achieve optimal patient-centered care, all patients should have access to the latest treatments and the high quality care that typifies CCT. Low levels of CCT participation are well documented, especially for minorities. The barriers to CCT accrual are numerous including patient, provider, and system level factors. To identify provider and system level barriers to CCT accrual and current best practices in recruitment, an online survey was conducted about recruitment practices for population groups represented across ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Yeager, K., Cronin, W. M., Cecchini, R. S., Duncan, M., Boparai, J., Cook, E. D., Brown, C. L., Paskett, E. D. Tags: Recruitment/Retention/Adherence Research: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract C75: Community Factors, Socio-Demographics, and Colorectal Cancer Screening among Community-Dwelling Adults in Southeastern Virginia
National colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates have increased in recent decades, however, those living in medically underserved areas may not have experienced comparable screening increases. We evaluated the association of community characteristics including designation as a health professional shortage area [yes vs. no] and percent living in a rural area with CRC screening [up-to-date vs. not up-to-date] among a community-dwelling sample of adults age eligible for screening (50-75 years). Data were from a cross-sectional, mailed survey sent to a random sample of 2,527 residents of southeastern Virginia in spring 2013. N...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Miller, C., Lafata, J. E. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract B75: Diversity in cancer mortality within Hispanic populations in the United States - Prevailing patterns and atypical findings
Discussion: Hispanics overall had lower cancer mortality compared to NHW and NHB, yet there is compelling heterogeneity within the Hispanic population. Cubans and Puerto Ricans had significantly higher rates than Central Americans, Dominicans, South Americans, and especially Mexicans. The finding that the highest cancer mortality rates are found among the populations with longer immigration and/or settlement histories, especially in diet and obesity-related cancers such as colorectal, endometrial, and prostate suggests that acculturation plays a role in the cancer mortality burden among Hispanics. Yet, a few Hispanic subgr...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Pinheiro, P. S., Callahan, K. E., Jin, H. Tags: Race, Admixture, and Ethnicity: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research