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Exploring Racial Disparities in Awareness and Perceptions of Oncology Clinical Trials: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Baseline Data From the mychoice Study

View the Article Abstract Background: Black/African American adults are underrepresented in oncology clinical trials in the United States, despite efforts at narrowing this disparity. Objective:…

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Disparities in Fertility Preservation Discussions Among Sexual and Gender Minority Cancer Patients and Their Cancer Care Providers

View the Article Abstract Background Cancer providers are advised to inform their reproductive aged patients about fertility preservation given the potential for treatment-related infertility. How…

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Using Cluster Analysis to Explore COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy by Levels of Medical Mistrust in Fully Vaccinated US Adults

View the Article Abstract Background Underlying causes of vaccine hesitancy could significantly affect successful uptake of the SARS-CoV2 vaccine booster doses during new waves of…

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Using Health Belief Model Constructs to Understand the Role of Perceived Disease Threat and Resilience in Responding to COVID-19 Among People Who Use Drugs: A Cluster Analysis.

View the Article Abstract Introduction: The Health Belief Model (HBM) has been successfully applied to understanding adherence to COVID-19 prevention practices. It has not, however, been…

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Oncologists’ Perceptions of Tumor Genomic Profiling and Barriers to Communicating Secondary Hereditary Risks to African American Cancer Patients

View the Article Abstract Background Tumor genomic profiling (TGP) identifies targets for precision cancer treatments, but also secondary hereditary risks. Oncologists are poorly trained to…

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Understanding Perceptions of Tumor Genomic Profile Testing in Black/African American Cancer Patients in a Qualitative Study: The Role of Medical Mistrust, Provider Communication, and Family Support

View the Article Abstract Peer advice can provide emotional, social and practical assistance for the sustained self-management of chronic conditions. For stigmatised diseases such as…

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