Georgetown Cancer Prevention and Control Program
@GeorgetownCPC
The @Georgetown @LombardiCancer population sciences research program. Our mission: conduct innovative, impactful research to alleviate the burden of cancer.
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This new @NTR_Journal scoping review by Mona Issabakhsh, David Levy, and colleagues focuses on the relationship between heated tobacco products (HTPs) and cigarette use in Japan. Japan's rapid increase in sales and use of HTPs provides a unique case study. doi.org/10.1093/ntr/nt…
New in @JAMA_current from @drCarterBawa: "Realizing the full promise of #LungCancer screening will require... the development of multilevel, multimodal strategies that equitably translate evidence into practice." Read more 👇 doi.org/10.1001/jama.2…
#BreastCancer survivors are at risk for heart failure and cardiomyopathy, but there is no standard method to identify those most at risk. Arnold Potosky and team developed a new model to predict cardiac outcomes in women with early-stage #BreastCancer. doi.org/10.1001/jamaon…
New in @jcansurv from @ElhamMohebbi, Alaina Carr, Kristi Graves, Laura Rozek, and colleagues! Quality of life improves over time since #HeadAndNeckCancer diagnosis, particularly among survivors who never smoked or quit smoking after diagnosis. doi.org/10.1007/s11764…
Over 460 people attended the 19th Annual Lombardi Women event supporting the Nina Hyde Center for #BreastCancer Research at @LombardiCancer. Congrats to @DrClaireC, who received the Davis-McDuffie Innovation in Breast Cancer Award! Read more about it ⤵️ lombardi.georgetown.edu/lombardi-stori…
Happy Halloween from the @LombardiCancer Cancer Prevention and Control Program! We had a great time at our annual Halloween party, thanks to the CPC Teamwork Committee. Special shout-out to our costume contest winners, Charlie Brown and friends! 🎃
Today we are celebrating the efforts of the @LombardiCancer Community Advisory Board and the Community Outreach and Engagement office with our annual Gift of Life Breakfast! Learn more about what we do at: rlcenter.georgetown.edu
People with and without diabetes can use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to support lifestyle change. @SSchembre and colleagues assessed CGM-related distress using mixed methods. CGM supports healthy lifestyle changes but also contributes to distress. doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp…
Today, CPC researchers are biking 25+ miles for the @LombardiCancer @RideBellRinger fundraiser! All of the proceeds from this amazing event support cancer research. #GearUpEndCancer Learn more and donate at the link below 👇 ride.bellringer.org/donate/checkou…
In this new @IJERPH_MDPI article, Chiranjeev Dash, Lucile Adams-Campbell, @shelovesepi, and colleagues report that it was feasible to assess Black and Hispanic #BreastCancer survivors' explosure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals using silicone wristbands. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph…
Exercise has always been important for good health. A recent study shows it can even help people live longer after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Read more about it in this @BehavioralMed article from @DrClaireC and colleagues 👇 sbm.org/healthy-living…
Researchers at @MedStarHealth are developing and fine-tuning a complex algorithm that analyzes a patient’s electronic health record for several aspects of health to identify whether they could benefit from #PalliativeCare. Read more 👇 medstarhealth.org/Blog/needs-pc-…
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NEEDS-PC Trial Aims to Improve Access to Palliative Care Services for Seriously Ill Patients.
Palliative care improves outcomes for people with serious illnesses. Discover how our research aims to help more people access these services more quickly.
Depression and anxiety are common among patients with metastatic #BreastCancer (MBC), but there are few interventions specifically designed for this group. @DrClaireC and colleagues tested a #PositivePsychology program for patients with MBC. doi.org/10.2196/77636
Congrats to Muriel Statman, research coordinator in the cancer prevention and control program at @LombardiCancer, who received the GUMC Staff Community Award! The award honors colleagues who go above and beyond on behalf of our community. Read more at: gumc.georgetown.edu/gumc-staff-com…
This weekend, Nina Kadan-Lottick and colleagues presented at #ASCOQLTY25. They described the @AmericanCancer ECHO program on the distinct needs of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult #CancerSurvivors, which integrated lived experience experts. doi.org/10.1200/OP.202…
Dr. Christopher Loffredo, director of Global Oncology at @LombardiCancer recently published the book “Globetrotting for Science.” In it he recounts his adventures working as a scientist in locations including Australia, Egypt, China, Thailand and Russia. christopherloffredo.com/books/
.@theNCI's Cancer Center Cessation Initiative, including Dr. Kathryn Taylor, published suggested standardized definitions for tobacco assessment and treatment utilization metrics. These definitions can improve communication about tobacco use treatment. doi.org/10.1016/j.jtho…
New in @CEBP_AACR! @shelovesepi and colleagues explored the relationship between physical activity and #OvarianCancer. Surprisingly, physical activity was NOT associated with ovarian cancer risk, highlighting the complexity of physical activity research. doi.org/10.1158/1055-9…
Kristi Graves, Arnold Potosky, and colleagues identified health-related quality of life profiles among #BreastCancer cancer survivors. About 45% had low or very low quality of life, highlighting a need for early identification and targeted interventions. doi.org/10.1097/OR9.00…
Where you live can affect your health! Patients with #HeadAndNeckCancer who live in more disadvantaged areas have worse survival outcomes. Read more in this new paper from Laura Rozek and colleagues 👇 doi.org/10.1007/s10552…
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