Background: Cancer incidence and mortality rates in the United States are declining, but
this decrease may not be observed in rural areas where residents are more likely to live in …

This study investigated perceived barriers and benefits, as conceptualized by the Health
Belief Model,in relation to screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) among African-American …

This qualitative study assessed the feasibility and comparability of findings from face-to-face
versus on-line chat focus groups including 12 individuals affected by colon cancer. …

A community-based participatory approach requires that community members be involved
in all phases of the research process. We describe three focus group studies with American …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.
Despite evidence that screening reduces CRC incidence and mortality, only about 60% of age-…

Background A healthcare provider's recommendation to undergo screening has been shown
to be one of the strongest predictors of completing a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening test…

Methods We used census block group and county-level data from Missouri and Illinois. We
defined access to screening as presence of an accredited screening center within 30 miles of …

Abstract: Objective: To examine systematically the literature on the effect of geographical
location variation on breast cancer stage at diagnosis, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status…

Introduction and hypothesis Although in-depth qualitative information is critical to understanding
patients’ symptom experiences and to developing patient-centered outcome measures, …

Purpose Recognition of the complex, multidimensional relationship between excess adiposity
and cancer control outcomes has motivated the scientific community to seek new research …