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Abstract B76: Optimism and barriers to colonoscopy in low-income Latinos at average risk for colorectal cancer
Conclusions: Optimism appears to have a negative relationship with both components of distress: fear and worry; while fatalism is only positively correlated with worry but not fear. In addition, individuals with family history of any cancer type experience greater CRC distress. Interventions that promote optimistic beliefs may be able to reduce both level of fear and worry among Latinos referred for colonoscopy and potentially have a positive effect on screening outcomes.Citation Format: Elizaveta Efuni, Lina Jandorf, Cristina Villagra, Gary Winkel, Tatiana Starr, Katherine N. DuHamel. Optimism and barriers to colonoscopy ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - November 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Efuni, E., Jandorf, L., Villagra, C., Winkel, G., Starr, T., DuHamel, K. N. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract B77: Knowledge of screening colonoscopy results and follow up recommendations among navigated patients
Conclusions: Despite education and access to care, our study highlights the need for continued education around CRS, since less that 40% of both navigated and non-navigated patients reported screening as a colon cancer preventative procedure. Although navigated patients were more aware of their colonoscopy results than non-navigated patients, this patient population was less aware of their follow-up recommendations. Future studies need to focus on minority populations in order to ensure equal benefit from CRS and to reduce disparities from this often-preventable cancer.Citation Format: Cassandra D.L Fritz, Keith Naylor, Ka...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - September 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fritz, C. D. L., Naylor, K., Kim, K. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

4 Types of Colon Polyps and What You Should...
Colon polyps come in several types, which have various shapes and sizes. Learn about the different types of colon polyps so you know whether they increase your risk of colon cancer.
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - April 9, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

What You Should Know About Colon Cancer
Colon cancer symptoms can run the gamut from local, such as blood in the stool and constipation, to systemic, such as weight loss and fatigue. Learn about the many different colon cancer symptoms and what you can do to take control of your health if you think you are experiencing them.
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - June 6, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Abstract B71: The effect of knowledge on cancer screening intentions and behaviors among African Americans
Conclusions: Study findings suggest that individuals closer in age to a specific cancer screening guideline demonstrate a positive association between cancer screening knowledge and behavioral intentions linked to obtaining cancer screening. The findings highlight the importance of increasing early and consistent education about cancer screenings to encourage early detection of cancer and to ultimately reduce the disparity in cancer mortality rates. Further research should be conducted to explore the additional factors that influence knowledge of cancer screening methods and guidelines and how that level of knowledge affec...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kapadia, A. D., Elmi, A., Bone, L., Bell, C., Tussaduq, S., Scott, T., Mbah, O., Dobs, A. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract B84: Influence of acculturation, ethnic identity, and Latino origin on barriers to colonoscopy in low-income Latinos: A longitudinal study
Discussion: We found an association between change in fear and worry scores, and ethnic identity. Interventions that address negative emotions regarding CRC screening procedures/results should also consider addressing the influence of individual characteristics (e.g., commitment and sense of belonging to their ethnic group) on CRC screening among Latinos referred to colonoscopy.Citation Format: Marimer Santiago-Rivas, Lina Jandorf, Katherine DuHamel. Influence of acculturation, ethnic identity, and Latino origin on barriers to colonoscopy in low-income Latinos: A longitudinal study. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eight...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Santiago-Rivas, M., Jandorf, L., DuHamel, K. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Does Eating Meat Contribute to Environmental...
What does eating meat have to do with the environment? What you put on your plate may have more to do with climate change than you realize.
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - February 26, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Race/Ethnicity and Primary Language: Health Beliefs about Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Diverse, Low-Income Population.
Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is an important cause of cancer death in adults in the U.S.; screening is effective but underutilized, particularly among minorities. The purpose of this paper was to explore whether health belief model (HBM) constructs pertaining to CRC screening differ by race/ethnicity and primary language. Data were from the baseline surveys of 933 participants (93.5%) in a randomized trial promoting CRC screening in San Francisco. Composite scores for each construct were created from multiple items, dichotomized for analysis, and analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. Most participan...
Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved - September 2, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Brenner AT, Ko LK, Janz N, Gupta S, Inadomi J Tags: J Health Care Poor Underserved Source Type: research

Physicians' Beliefs About the Benefits and Risks of Adjuvant Therapies for Stage II and Stage III Colorectal Cancer Original Contributions
Conclusions: Physicians largely agreed that the benefits of adjuvant chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer, as well as chemotherapy, and radiation for stage III rectal cancer, outweigh the risks, consistent with strong evidence, but were divided over the net benefit of adjuvant therapies for stage II colorectal cancer, where evidence is inconsistent.
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - September 17, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wong, A. C., Stock, S., Schrag, D., Kahn, K. L., Salz, T., Charlton, M. E., Rogers, S. O., Goodman, K. A., Keating, N. L. Tags: Clinical guidelines, Management and treatment, Clinical guidelines, Management and treatment Original Contributions Source Type: research

Does Eating Right Really Matter?
Eating right really can be make colon cancer prevention, and reducing recurrence risk, a reality.
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - June 23, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Eating to Prevent Colon Cancer
We know we are supposed to eat fruits and vegetables, but is there really any scientific evidence that eating an apple a day will reduce the risk of colon cancer?
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 8, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Abstract A63: Changes in health beliefs among medically-underserved patients enrolled in a community-based randomized controlled trial to promote colorectal cancer screening
This study examined changes in CRC health beliefs following receipt of one of two educational interventions aimed at promoting CRC screening uptake among a medically-underserved population. We compared changes in CRC health beliefs at baseline and 12 months later both within and between the two intervention groups.Enrolled participants were aged 50-75, at average CRC risk, not up-to-date with CRC screening guidelines, enrolled in a randomized controlled trial to increase CRC screening that was conducted at community clinics in the Tampa Bay area, and completed both the baseline and 12 month follow-up assessments. Participa...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Christy, S. M., Sutton, S. K., Chavarria, E., Davis, S. N., Abdulla, R., Quinn, G. P., Vadaparampil, S. T., Ravindra, C., Schultz, I., Roetzheim, R., Shibata, D., Meade, C. D., Gwede, C. K. Tags: Health Education: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

Barriers and Facilitators to Informed Decision-Making About Prostate Cancer Screening Among Black Men
Conclusions: Our results indicate that Black men may lack the prerequisite information to make informed decisions about PrCa screening, which is notable in light of known PrCa racial disparities. Clinicians can play an important role in facilitating IDM through fostering discussions about the benefits and risks of PrCa screening and educating Black men about racial disparities.
Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - September 17, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Shungu, N., Sterba, K. R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Abstract B73: Examining colorectal cancer screening barriers and facilitators though a cultural lens: A mixed methods study of Chinese and Korean Americans
Conclusions: Receipt of CRC screening is influenced by cultural and non-cultural factors, both of which need to be addressed in order to increase screening uptake among Chinese and Korean Americans. These findings can inform the development of more effective CRC screening programs and interventions that are culturally and linguistically tailored to these populations.Citation Format: Sunmin Lee, Mary Jung, Xiaoxiao Lu, Jamie Sim, Diane Ng. Examining colorectal cancer screening barriers and facilitators though a cultural lens: A mixed methods study of Chinese and Korean Americans. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eighth AA...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lee, S., Jung, M., Lu, X., Sim, J., Ng, D. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research

The Bad News About Meat and Colon Cancer
Does eating meat cause colon cancer? Get the facts so you can make smart choices for better health.
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - October 27, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news