Cancer causes & control : CCC
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Cancer Causes Control · Sep 2012
Changes in the choice of colorectal cancer screening tests in primary care settings from 7,845 prospectively collected surveys.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality worldwide. This study examined factors influencing the choice of participants between colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical test (FIT) in a screening program and the impact of an unbiased educational session on influencing this decision. ⋯ Those at higher odds of changing CRC screening options should be supported with more detailed explanations by primary care physicians to secure a more informed and considered choice.
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Cancer Causes Control · Sep 2012
Metropolitan area racial residential segregation, neighborhood racial composition, and breast cancer mortality.
There are significant relationships between racial residential segregation (RRS) and a range of health outcomes, including cancer-related outcomes. This study explores the contribution of metropolitan area RRS, census tract racial composition and breast cancer and all-cause mortality among black and white breast cancer patients. ⋯ Racial residential segregation may influence health for blacks and whites differently. Pathways through which RRS patterns impact health should be further explored.