What do people fear about cancer? A systematic review and meta‐synthesis of cancer fears in the general population
C Vrinten, LM McGregor, M Heinrich… - Psycho …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Cancer has long inspired fear, but the effect of fear is not well understood; it
seems both to facilitate and to deter early diagnosis behaviours. To elucidate fear's …
seems both to facilitate and to deter early diagnosis behaviours. To elucidate fear's …
Understanding racial disparities in cancer treatment and outcomes
A recent report from the Institute of Medicine documents widespread racial disparities in
medical treatment and health outcomes. 1 Such disparities are particularly apparent among …
medical treatment and health outcomes. 1 Such disparities are particularly apparent among …
Screening for colorectal cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement
K Bibbins-Domingo, DC Grossman, SJ Curry… - Jama, 2016 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United
States. In 2016, an estimated 134 000 persons will be diagnosed with the disease, and …
States. In 2016, an estimated 134 000 persons will be diagnosed with the disease, and …
Geographic access to cancer care in the US
BACKGROUND Although access to cancer care is known to influence patient outcomes, to
the authors' knowledge, little is known regarding geographic access to cancer care, and how …
the authors' knowledge, little is known regarding geographic access to cancer care, and how …
Association between travel distance and metastatic disease at diagnosis among patients with colon cancer
NN Massarweh, YJ Chiang, Y Xing… - Journal of Clinical …, 2014 - ascopubs.org
Purpose Health care access and advanced cancer stage are associated with oncologic
outcomes for numerous common cancers. However, the impact of patient travel distance to …
outcomes for numerous common cancers. However, the impact of patient travel distance to …
Colorectal cancer: national and international perspective on the burden of disease and public health impact
ZF Gellad, D Provenzale - Gastroenterology, 2010 - Elsevier
Colorectal cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and
throughout the world. The importance of this disease to gastroenterologists cannot be …
throughout the world. The importance of this disease to gastroenterologists cannot be …
Interventions to improve care related to colorectal cancer among racial and ethnic minorities: a systematic review
K Naylor, J Ward, BN Polite - Journal of general internal medicine, 2012 - Springer
Objective To systematically review the literature to identify interventions that improve
minority health related to colorectal cancer care. Data sources MEDLINE, PsycINFO …
minority health related to colorectal cancer care. Data sources MEDLINE, PsycINFO …
Telephone care management to improve cancer screening among low-income women: a randomized, controlled trial
AJ Dietrich, JN Tobin, A Cassells… - Annals of internal …, 2006 - acpjournals.org
Background: Minority and low-income women receive fewer cancer screenings than other
women. Objective: To evaluate the effect of a telephone support intervention to increase …
women. Objective: To evaluate the effect of a telephone support intervention to increase …
Determinants of racial/ethnic colorectal cancer screening disparities
Background The contributions of demographic, socioeconomic, access, language, and
nativity factors to racial/ethnic colorectal cancer (CRC) screening disparities are uncertain …
nativity factors to racial/ethnic colorectal cancer (CRC) screening disparities are uncertain …
Racial/ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer screening across healthcare systems
Introduction Racial/ethnic disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and diagnostic
testing present challenges to CRC prevention programs. Thus, it is important to understand …
testing present challenges to CRC prevention programs. Thus, it is important to understand …