Colorectal Cancer Test Use Among Californians of Mexican Origin
July 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Mexican-Americans' limited English proficiency results in their having fewer recommendations from their doctors for colorectal cancer screening tests.
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Survivorship Beyond Convalescence
June 16, 2009 | Journal Article
This brief reports on a study that extends previous analysis of the effects of prostate cancer treatments. Researchers compared prostatectomy, radiation, and brachytherapy and outcomes for urinary, sexual, and bowel function, and basic physical and mental function over 48 months.
Harold Amos Scholar Named Director of Stanford Cancer Outreach Programs
April 13, 2010 | Story
Kim Rhoads to combine clinical, research and community organizing skills to implement research-based outreach programs.
Medication Errors Among Adults and Children with Cancer in the Outpatient Setting
February 20, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examined medication errors among cancer outpatients at several oncology clinics. Adults and children with cancer receive complex medication regimes and the frequency of medication errors in this health care setting is not well known.
Adherence to Quality Indicators and Survival in Patients with Breast Cancer
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
When breast cancer patients receive both diagnostic and treatment care in complete adherence with established protocols, survival rates are better, suggesting practitioners should make adherence to these standards a priority, according to this first study of the link between quality care and outcomes in breast cancer.
Investigator Champions the Cause of People with Rare Cancers
January 26, 2010 | Story
A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter takes up the case of patients determined to fight for treatments for diseases the world of medicine virtually ignores.
Sexual Orientation and Testing for Prostate and Colorectal Cancers Among Men in California
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This article examines rates of colorectal and prostate cancer testing among heterosexual and gay/bisexual men.
Patients' Resistance to Risk Information in Genetic Counseling for BRCA1/2
March 14, 2005 | Journal Article
This study examines how patient risk perception is affected by communication with a health care provider. Researchers examined patients' risk perception about their breast cancer and BRAC1/2 mutation risks before and after a genetic counseling sessi ...
Screening for Breast Cancer
March 9, 2005 | Journal Article
The current investigation reviewed the efficacy and effectiveness of breast cancer screening techniques used in community practice. An extensive array of databases were examined to obtain English-language articles focusing on randomized controlled t ...
Challenges in Systematic Reviews of Economic Analyses: Part 2
June 21, 2005 | Journal Article
Part 2