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Purpose : To explore rural cancer survivors’ and caregivers’ experiences with diagnosis and treatment, and to identify needed support services. Methods : This collective case study was part of a statewide cancer community health needs

testing and treatment decision-making. Results: Of 100 HCPs, 45% were urologists, 45% oncologists, and 10% pathologists. About 64% HCPs were in community practices and 30% in academic centers. HCPs in academic centers reported a median of 70% (IQR=50

underserved population with high lung cancer mortality rates. We propose a pathway for lung cancer screening (LCS) and care coordination using a technology-empowered, community-based lung cancer navigator. This project builds on an ongoing partnership between

invite primary care providers from the Departments of Internal Medicine and Family and Community Medicine and specialty providers from the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, to participate. A semi

[HR+/HER2− vs triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)], practice setting (academic vs community) and type of BRCA1/2 mut test and compared via Fisher’s exact tests. Results: Overall, 407 pts were included; the mean age was 64.2 years, and 99% were

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aimed to assess BC risk perception, belief that BC risk can be lowered, and lifestyle behaviors (ie, weight management, diet, physical activity, alcohol use, and smoking) among a community-based sample of U.S. women with elevated BC risk. Methods: Non

). We evaluated the psychometric performance of CSS-CG depression (CSS-D2) and anxiety (CSS-A2) risk screening subscales among community-based family and informal caregivers. Methods: 328 cancer caregivers enrolled in Cancer Support Community’s Cancer

weekly. We used a multi-modal approach of educational patient flyers, provider reference guides, and community outreach events. We also improved EMR documentation of smoking history by participating in the nationwide Just Ask campaign. Patient flyers

underrecognized, if not ignored, in the traditional healthcare setting. The long-term goal of the study is to bring this initiative to the larger ovarian cancer community and reduce socioeconomic-related cancer disparities. This prospective study will evaluate