Browsing Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine by Subject "cancer"
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The Achieving Self-directed Integrated Cancer Aftercare Intervention for Detection of Recurrent and Second Primary Melanoma in Survivors of Melanoma: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
(2022-09-08)BACKGROUND: Melanoma is common with increasing incidence. Guidelines recommend monthly total skin self-examinations (TSSEs) by survivors to detect recurrent and new primary melanomas. TSSE is underperformed despite evidence ... -
Barriers to preventive therapy for breast and other major cancers and strategies to improve uptake.
(2015)The global cancer burden continues to rise and the war on cancer can only be won if improvements in treatment go hand in hand with therapeutic cancer prevention. Despite the availability of several efficacious agents, ... -
Estimates of benefits and harms of prophylactic use of aspirin in the general population.
(2015-01)BACKGROUND: Accumulating evidence supports an effect of aspirin in reducing overall cancer incidence and mortality in the general population. We reviewed current data and assessed the benefits and harms of prophylactic use ... -
Interventions for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Traumatic Stress Symptoms: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
(Wiley, 2019-03-07)OBJECTIVE: Cancer has been reported to trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a substantial proportion of individuals. Despite the significant burden associated with these symptoms, there are as yet ... -
"Knowing that I had HPV, I literally just shut down": A qualitative exploration of the psychosocial impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) in women living with mental health conditions.
(2024-02)OBJECTIVE: Psychological distress after testing positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) at cervical cancer screening is well documented in the general population. However, little is known about the impact of an HPV-positive ... -
Lung cancer screening program factors that influence psychosocial outcomes: A systematic review.
(2024-01)OBJECTIVES: Lung cancer screening (LCS) programs are being designed and implemented globally. Early data suggests that the psychosocial impacts of LCS are influenced by program factors, but evidence synthesis is needed. ... -
"Notification! You May Have Cancer." Could Smartphones and Wearables Help Detect Cancer Early?
(JMIR Publications, 2024-05-20)This viewpoint paper considers the authors' perspectives on the potential role of smartphones, wearables, and other technologies in the diagnosis of cancer. We believe that these technologies could be valuable additions ...