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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

Skin Biopsy Rates and Incidence of Melanoma

September 3, 2005 | Journal Article

This study analyzed trends in skin biopsy rates between 1986 and 2001 and their association with changes in the incidence of melanoma. Study data were drawn from Medicare claims data for individuals age 65 and older that reside in one of the nine ge ...

Cancer Screening Among Jail Inmates

October 1, 2005 | Journal Article

Small studies have shown an increased burden of health problems among inmates compared to the rest of the population. This study examines jail inmates' knowledge of cancer screening tests, their frequency of screening and their willingness to underg ...

Racial Disparities in Rectal Cancer Treatment

February 1, 2004 | Journal Article

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States. Recently, there has been a small, but palpable decline in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality; yet for black patients the rate of decline has been less tha ...

Racial Differences in Survival Among Men with Prostate Cancer and Comorbidity at Time of Diagnosis

May 1, 2004 | Journal Article

Black men with prostate cancer have poorer disease-specific and overall survival rates than do their U.S. White counterparts. Comorbidity at the time of diagnosis has been shown to predict both overall survival and cause-specific mortality among Whi ...

Internet Patient Decision Support

February 25, 2008 | Journal Article

This study evaluates two Internet decision-making interventions for men considering a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.

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.

Fatalistic Beliefs about Cancer Prevention and Three Prevention Behaviors

May 1, 2007 | Journal Article

This study examined associations between holding fatalistic beliefs about cancer and engaging in cancer prevention behaviors.

Primary Care Practice Organization Influences Colorectal Cancer Screening Performance

June 1, 2007 | Journal Article

Patients who receive care in clinics with higher levels of local practice autonomy and with greater support resources (adequately equipped exam rooms and sufficient computer access), are more likely to receive CRC screening.

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