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View article: Implementing primary care-based in-clinic HPV self-sampling to increase cervical cancer screening rates
Implementing primary care-based in-clinic HPV self-sampling to increase cervical cancer screening rates Open
View article: Changes in Gender Representation in Academic Grand Rounds Speakers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Changes in Gender Representation in Academic Grand Rounds Speakers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
We propose that departments, particularly those with fewer women at baseline, should continue to offer at least some virtual grand rounds opportunities throughout the year with a goal of increasing the diversity of speakers and improving t…
View article: Views on cervical cancer screening among female caregivers at the Uganda cancer Institute
Views on cervical cancer screening among female caregivers at the Uganda cancer Institute Open
View article: Somali American Perspectives on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-Sampling to address Cervical Cancer Screening Disparities
Somali American Perspectives on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-Sampling to address Cervical Cancer Screening Disparities Open
CONTEXT: Despite it being the fourth most common cancer in women, many Somali American women do not receive routine screening for cervical cancer. HPV-only testing is effective for cervical cancer screening and recommended by U.S. guidelin…
View article: Effect of External Beam Radiation Therapy and Brachytherapy on Circulating Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell Populations in Patients Treated Definitively for Cervical Cancer
Effect of External Beam Radiation Therapy and Brachytherapy on Circulating Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell Populations in Patients Treated Definitively for Cervical Cancer Open
Our study confirms other reports that circulating MDSCs in patients with cervical cancer increase in response to CRT and are associated with more advanced stages. Additionally, we show that MDSC expansion is driven by the g-MDSC subset. We…
View article: Future Fertility Among Pediatric Cancer Patients: Experiences and Perspectives of Health Workers in a Low Resource Setting
Future Fertility Among Pediatric Cancer Patients: Experiences and Perspectives of Health Workers in a Low Resource Setting Open
PURPOSE While fertility preservation for childhood and adolescent cancer patients is considered standard of care in the high-resource settings, it is rarely offered in low-resource settings. This study explores the experiences and perspect…
View article: Outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radical hysterectomy for locally advanced cervical cancer at Kigali University Teaching Hospital, Rwanda: a retrospective descriptive study
Outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radical hysterectomy for locally advanced cervical cancer at Kigali University Teaching Hospital, Rwanda: a retrospective descriptive study Open
View article: Integrating HPV self-collect into primary care to address cervical cancer screening disparities
Integrating HPV self-collect into primary care to address cervical cancer screening disparities Open
Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collect shows promise to increase cervical cancer screening rates in underscreened populations, such as Somali patients, but little is known about how to integrate such an approach in primary care. In this s…
View article: Academic clinician frontline-worker wellbeing and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic experience: Were there gender differences?
Academic clinician frontline-worker wellbeing and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic experience: Were there gender differences? Open
View article: Intersectionality and COVID-19: Academic Medicine Faculty's Lived Experiences of Well-Being, Workload, and Productivity During the Pandemic
Intersectionality and COVID-19: Academic Medicine Faculty's Lived Experiences of Well-Being, Workload, and Productivity During the Pandemic Open
Purpose: The aim of this study was to utilize an intersectional framework to examine academic faculty's lived experiences during COVID-19. Specifically, we set out to: (1) describe the multiple intersectional identities (e…
View article: PR005/#410 Outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radical hysterectomy for locally advanced cervical cancer at kigali university teaching hospital, Rwanda
PR005/#410 Outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radical hysterectomy for locally advanced cervical cancer at kigali university teaching hospital, Rwanda Open
Introduction To evaluate the clinical and surgical response of neoadjuvant(NACT) followed by radical hysterectomy, as well as recurrence rates and overall survival, in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer treated at Kigali Univer…
View article: Effect of External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) and Brachytherapy (BT) on Circulating MDSC Populations in Patients Treated Definitively for Cervical Cancer
Effect of External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) and Brachytherapy (BT) on Circulating MDSC Populations in Patients Treated Definitively for Cervical Cancer Open
View article: Mixed clear cell/endometrioid and clear cell/serous carcinoma of the uterus are clinicopathologically similar to pure clear cell carcinoma: An NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG-210) study of 311 women
Mixed clear cell/endometrioid and clear cell/serous carcinoma of the uterus are clinicopathologically similar to pure clear cell carcinoma: An NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG-210) study of 311 women Open
View article: Exploring factors associated with preferences for human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling among racially- and ethnically-diverse women in Minnesota: A cross-sectional study
Exploring factors associated with preferences for human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling among racially- and ethnically-diverse women in Minnesota: A cross-sectional study Open
Pap tests are still underutilized by minority women due to limited awareness of cervical cancer screening (CCS), inadequate health care access, and cultural or religious beliefs. Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling, a new CCS tool, ha…
View article: Understanding Reproductive Health among Survivors of Paediatric and Young adults (URHSPY) cancers in Uganda: A mixed method study protocol
Understanding Reproductive Health among Survivors of Paediatric and Young adults (URHSPY) cancers in Uganda: A mixed method study protocol Open
Background Although reproductive failure after cancer treatment in children and young adults has been extensively described in high-income countries, there is a paucity of data in low-income settings. In addition, patient, parent, or healt…
View article: Shared Decision-Making About Future Fertility in Childhood Cancer Survivorship: Perspectives of Parents in Uganda
Shared Decision-Making About Future Fertility in Childhood Cancer Survivorship: Perspectives of Parents in Uganda Open
Background: Despite a plethora of literature on barriers to addressing future fertility in childhood cancer survivors, the data are not representative of limited middle-income settings. Unique and context-specific factors may…
View article: Primary Care Provider and Staff Views on HPV Self-Sampling to Address Cervical Cancer Screening Disparities
Primary Care Provider and Staff Views on HPV Self-Sampling to Address Cervical Cancer Screening Disparities Open
CONTEXT: Somali patients in the U.S. experience persistently low cervical cancer screening rates due to a complex mix of barriers. Primary care clinic-based HPV self-sampling could effectively increase cervical cancer screening rates in So…
View article: Understanding Fertility Attitudes and Outcomes Among Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers in a Low-Resource Setting: A Registry-Based Computer-Assisted Telephone Interview Survey
Understanding Fertility Attitudes and Outcomes Among Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers in a Low-Resource Setting: A Registry-Based Computer-Assisted Telephone Interview Survey Open
Purpose: To establish the extent of self-reported reproductive failure associated with cancer treatment, and attitudes toward fertility among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors in Uganda. Methods:…
View article: Health care personnel’s perspectives on human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling for cervical cancer screening: a pre-implementation, qualitative study
Health care personnel’s perspectives on human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling for cervical cancer screening: a pre-implementation, qualitative study Open
View article: O016/#739 Outcomes of gynaecological cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the international, multicenter, prospective covidsurg-gynaecological cancer study
O016/#739 Outcomes of gynaecological cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the international, multicenter, prospective covidsurg-gynaecological cancer study Open
Objectives The magnitude of adverse outcomes caused by the disrupted surgical cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic is unclear. Our aim was to evaluate the changes in care and short-term outcomes of surgical patients with gynecological …
View article: EP040/#682 Cervical cancer treatment capacity in Africa: mapping of radiation oncology and gynecologic oncology services
EP040/#682 Cervical cancer treatment capacity in Africa: mapping of radiation oncology and gynecologic oncology services Open
Objectives To meet demands for cervical cancer care in Africa, there is a need to understand current access to surgery and radiotherapy. Methods We collected data on gynecologic and radiation oncology staffing and infrastructure capacities…
View article: 2022-RA-1057-ESGO Outcomes of gynaecological cancer surgery during the covid-19 pandemic: results from the international, multicenter, prospective covidsurg-gynaecological cancer study
2022-RA-1057-ESGO Outcomes of gynaecological cancer surgery during the covid-19 pandemic: results from the international, multicenter, prospective covidsurg-gynaecological cancer study Open
View article: Outcomes of gynecologic cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international, multicenter, prospective CovidSurg-Gynecologic Oncology Cancer study
Outcomes of gynecologic cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: an international, multicenter, prospective CovidSurg-Gynecologic Oncology Cancer study Open
View article: Health Care Personnel’s Perspectives on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening: A Pre-Implementation, Qualitative Study
Health Care Personnel’s Perspectives on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening: A Pre-Implementation, Qualitative Study Open
Background: Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) types are well-documented causes of cervical cancer. Since the implementation of cervical cancer screening methods (e.g., Pap tests), cervical cancer rates have d…
View article: Exploring Factors Associated with Preferences for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-Sampling among Racially- and Ethnically-Diverse Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
Exploring Factors Associated with Preferences for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-Sampling among Racially- and Ethnically-Diverse Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
BACKGROUND Cervical cancer rates have declined since the implementation of cervical cancer screening methods such as Pap tests. However, Pap tests are still underutilized by many minority women due to limited awareness about human papillom…
View article: Perception of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Survivors of Gynecologic Cancer
Perception of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Survivors of Gynecologic Cancer Open
Our objective was to assess gynecologic cancer survivor preferences for telehealth cancer care. Gynecologic cancer survivors participating in a prospective cohort study were invited to complete a cross-sectional survey regarding their expe…
View article: Telehealth in cancer care during COVID-19: disparities by age, race/ethnicity, and residential status
Telehealth in cancer care during COVID-19: disparities by age, race/ethnicity, and residential status Open
View article: EPV283/#72 Development of a gestational trophoblastic neoplasia registry and protocol in an obgyn residency in Rwanda
EPV283/#72 Development of a gestational trophoblastic neoplasia registry and protocol in an obgyn residency in Rwanda Open
Objectives Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) cure rates reach >90% in settings where early diagnosis and management strategies exist. GTN is more common in African countries, where many factors effecting outcomes are not readily av…
View article: Framework for advancing equity in academic medicine and science: Perspectives from early career female faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic
Framework for advancing equity in academic medicine and science: Perspectives from early career female faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: A Systematic Review of Implementation Science Frameworks in Cancer Prevention Interventions: An Exploratory Health Disparities Analysis
A Systematic Review of Implementation Science Frameworks in Cancer Prevention Interventions: An Exploratory Health Disparities Analysis Open
Background: A growing number of studies have used implementation science (IS) frameworks, such as RE-AIM, to inform and evaluate the implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention services (e.g., cancer screening); however, the impact …