Compared to the general population, Asian Americans have significantly low rates for cervical cancer screening, of which Vietnamese American women have even lower rates. In this study published in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, researchers explored the effectiveness of an intervention to increase cervical cancer screening rates in Vietnamese American women. Individuals enrolled in the intervention received tailored information and activities including group education from professionally-trained health educators and patient navigation services. Read the article.
Information Needs of Cancer Survivors Differ Depending on the Type of Cancer
In this article published on News-Medical.Net, a study of information seeking behavior of cancer survivors was reviewed. While survivors in general looked most often for information related to cancer recurrence, the frequency for information seeking of other topics varied depending on cancer type. Read more.
Fertility Preservation Preferences and Perspectives Among Adult Male Survivors of Pediatric Cancer and Their Parents
Preserving fertility may not be a top concern for pediatric cancer survivors and their parents at time of diagnosis. However, this study published in the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology highlights that regret for not preserving fertility for male pediatric cancer survivors and their parents often emerges later in life. Researchers suggest clinicians discuss options for fertility preservation with pediatric cancer patients and parents at the time of diagnosis and treatment planning. Find out more.
Effect of Patient Navigator Program on No-Show Rates at an Academic Referral Colposcopy Clinic
The impact of a patient navigation program on the rates of missed appointments for cervical cancer screening was evaluated in this study published in the Journal of Women's Health. Researchers also reported on the demographics and barriers associated with no-shows. Read the article.
Racial Disparities in Sexual Dysfunction Outcomes After Prostate Cancer Treatment: Myth or Reality?
Published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, this article reviews the available literature on race and its implications for sexual dysfunction outcomes for African-American prostate cancer survivors. Sexual dysfunction management, psychosocial factors and survivorship care for this group were also explored. Read more.
