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View article: Prioritizing rural populations in state comprehensive cancer control plans: a qualitative assessment
Prioritizing rural populations in state comprehensive cancer control plans: a qualitative assessment Open
View article: Losing a part of life: experiences of cancer survivors accessing treatment and sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic
Losing a part of life: experiences of cancer survivors accessing treatment and sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Living with chronic myelogenous leukemia in rural communities: Exploring factors related to tyrosine kinase inhibitors adherence with a mixed methods approach
Living with chronic myelogenous leukemia in rural communities: Exploring factors related to tyrosine kinase inhibitors adherence with a mixed methods approach Open
Purpose Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) improve chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) outcomes dramatically. However, limited research exists on patient‐specific, medical, and psychosocial factors influencing TKI adherence. The purpose of the s…
View article: An Investigation of Travel Distance and Timeliness of Breast Cancer Treatment Among a Diverse Cohort in the United States
An Investigation of Travel Distance and Timeliness of Breast Cancer Treatment Among a Diverse Cohort in the United States Open
Travel to and from distant cancer treatment facilities can place a significant burden on cancer patients, particularly rural and minority survivors. Thus, the purpose of our investigation was to examine the association between patient trav…
View article: Reflecting on partnerships established and sustained over four cycles of a federally funded cancer prevention and control research program: lessons learned for community-academic networks
Reflecting on partnerships established and sustained over four cycles of a federally funded cancer prevention and control research program: lessons learned for community-academic networks Open
Introduction The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) is a national network which aims to accelerate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based cancer prevent…
View article: Examining provider perceptions and practices for comprehensive geriatric assessment among cancer survivors: a qualitative study with an implementation science focus
Examining provider perceptions and practices for comprehensive geriatric assessment among cancer survivors: a qualitative study with an implementation science focus Open
Introduction: Cancer rates increase with age, and older cancer survivors have unique medical care needs, making assessment of health status and identification of appropriate supportive resources key to delivery of optimal cancer care. Comp…
View article: EXAMINING AWARENESS AND USE OF COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENTS IN CANCER CARE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
EXAMINING AWARENESS AND USE OF COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENTS IN CANCER CARE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY Open
Comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs) are critical tools for identifying the needs of older cancer survivors and planning effective treatment and follow-up care. Research on CGA implementation in clinical settings remains limited. We …
View article: Next generation nurse scientists: A systems approach to engaging undergraduate students in research
Next generation nurse scientists: A systems approach to engaging undergraduate students in research Open
View article: Prioritizing rural populations in state comprehensive cancer control plans: a qualitative assessment
Prioritizing rural populations in state comprehensive cancer control plans: a qualitative assessment Open
View article: Implementation During a Pandemic: Findings, Successes, and Lessons Learned from Community Grantees
Implementation During a Pandemic: Findings, Successes, and Lessons Learned from Community Grantees Open
View article: Prevalence of Food Insecurity Among Cancer Survivors in the United States: A Scoping Review
Prevalence of Food Insecurity Among Cancer Survivors in the United States: A Scoping Review Open
View article: Racial and Geographic Disparities in Endocrine Therapy Adherence Among Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
Racial and Geographic Disparities in Endocrine Therapy Adherence Among Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Open
Objectives: African American (AA) women with breast cancer (BrCA) have higher mortality than any other race. Differential mortality has been attributed to nonadherence to endocrine therapy (ET). ET can lower the risk of dying by one third;…
View article: <p>Side Effects, Self-Management Activities, and Adherence to Oral Anticancer Agents</p>
Side Effects, Self-Management Activities, and Adherence to Oral Anticancer Agents Open
This pilot study suggests ongoing examination of both severity and effectiveness of self-management of side effects in future studies of adherence to OAAs is merited. There is a need for future studies with larger sample sizes that explore…