Georgetown Cancer Prevention and Control Program

Engaging community members in #CancerResearch enhances the relevance and impact of scientific findings. @Ale_Hurtado_Men and @WilmotCancer colleagues tested a #CommunityEngagement training program for cancer researchers. Read more about it 👇 doi.org/10.1007/s13187…

In this new article, @LuzMaSanRo and colleagues estimated the number of avoidable deaths among people with cancer. They found that nearly HALF could be avoided through primary prevention and improvements in early detection and curative cancer treatment! doi.org/10.1016/S2214-…

Fewer than half of cancer patients who smoke receive treatment for tobacco dependence. Kathryn Taylor, @RandiMWilliams2, and team assessed the feasibility of an opt-out tobacco treatment program within hematology and oncology clinics. doi.org/10.1002/cncr.7…

.@LuzMaSanRo, David Levy, and team characterized the course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mild disease had similar chance of progression or regression, but severe disease had low chance of regression and high mortality risk. doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm…

In this narrative review, Kathryn Taylor, Randi Williams, and colleagues highlight the major achievements in #LungCancer screening in the last two decades and perspectives on emerging areas and new technologies. doi.org/10.1016/j.jtho…

Interested in the effects of radiation exposure ☢️ on health? Christopher Loffredo described the the Human Radiobiological Tissue Repository, which collects and stores biological materials from individuals occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation. doi.org/10.1007/s00411…

Claire Conley, PhD, and Marcelo Sleiman, Jr., of @LombardiCancer, discuss the need for protocols to support patients’ psychosocial needs. @DrClaireC @GeorgetownCPC @OncNursingNews. oncnursingnews.com/view/enhancing…

Chiranjeev Dash and colleagues developed a biomarker panel to identify patients with early-stage #LiverCancer who are at high risk for poor outcomes. This panel is a promising candidate for future external validation! doi.org/10.3390/cimb48…

Young adults often underuse run protection strategies, increasing their lifetime #SkinCancer risk. This study examines the effect of the Skin Smart Campus (SSC) initiative. Over 6 months, SSC increased knowledge, sun safety, and sunscreen dispenser use. 😎 doi.org/10.3390/ijerph…

.@LombardiCancer and @KIDMuseumMD developed the Young Scholars Program (YSP) to engage elementary students in hands-on learning about cancer biology and prevention. This study found YSP strengthened students’ STEM identity and knowledge of cancer concepts. doi.org/10.1007/s13187…

This new @JCO_ASCO article from @ALLIANCE_org investigators including Lucile Adams-Campbell found that oxybutynin is superior to a placebo for the management of hot flashes in men men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for #ProstateCancer. doi.org/10.1200/JCO-25…

Black Americans experience high cancer burden and report many challenges in discussing family cancer history. Danyel Smith, Chiranjeev Dash, and team qualitatively examined family environments associated with more or less family history communication. doi.org/10.1159/000550…

📢 Check out this @AJMC_Journal interview with @LombardiCancer postdoctoral fellow Dr. Sarah Lima! In it, Dr. Lima discusses how historical redlining continues to shape #BreastCancer survival disparities through treatment access and innovation. ⤵️ ajmc.com/view/redlining…

Mothers undergoing #GeneticTesting must decide whether to disclose cancer risk information to adolescent and young adult (AYA) children. Ken Tercyak, Beth Peshkin, @claudine_isaacs and team explored mothers' perceived risks/benefits of AYA disclosure. doi.org/10.1002/pon.70…

Jeanne Mandelblatt and colleagues used simulation models to compare outcomes of risk-based versus age-based #BreastCancer screening with mammography. Risk-based screening had similar or greater benefits than age-based screening and fewer false positives. doi.org/10.1001/jamane…

New from @drCarterBawa and colleagues: many women newly diagnosed with #LungCancer received #BreastCancer screening, indicating a missed opportunity for #LungCancer detection. Integrating these screenings could increase use of #LungCancer screening. doi.org/10.1002/cam4.7…

This new study from David Levy and colleagues describes population-level trends in the prevalence of any tobacco use, combustible and non-combustible tobacco use in US adults from 2015-2023. Combustible use decreased and non-combustible use increased. doi.org/10.18332/tid/2…

Use of genetic testing is low among Black Americans with cancer, and pre-test genetic counseling can create a bottleneck. Marc Schwartz, Beth Peshkin, Lucile Adams-Campbell, and team are testing if a chatbot can streamline cancer genetic care delivery. doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.…

Children of parents with cancer face many challlenges, which cancer support camps may help address. Ken Tercyak and colleagues developed the Kids’ Experience of Summer Enrichment Measure (KESEM) to assess outcomes from attending a cancer support camp. doi.org/10.1007/s00520…

Want to know more about #HeartHealth in #BreastCancer survivors? Check out this piece by Nawar Shara of @MedStarResearch! It gives a great summary of the article that was published in @JAMAOnc. medstarhealth.org/blog/breast-ca…