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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.

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

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