2023
Pediatric renal malignancy diagnosis is associated with significant burden of care for families
Leraas H, Thompson S, Sandoe E, Robles J, Wagner L, Scales C, Gow K, Ehrlich P, Greenup R, Tracy E. Pediatric renal malignancy diagnosis is associated with significant burden of care for families. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 2023, 70: e30494. PMID: 37337248, DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30494.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealthcare utilizationRenal malignancySolid tumor diagnosisNorth Carolina MedicaidComplex care coordinationBurden of careChildhood cancer diagnosisRenal tumor diagnosisTumor diagnosisSubsequent nephrectomyMedian ageStudy criteriaCare coordinationRenal tumorsCancer regimensPatient visitsDiseases codesMalignancy diagnosisInternational ClassificationSignificant burdenMedical careDiagnosisCancer diagnosisMonthsMedical facilities
2022
Modifiable patient-reported factors associated with cancer-screening knowledge and participation in a community-based health assessment
Fayanju O, Oyekunle T, Thomas S, Ingraham K, Fish L, Greenup R, Oeffinger K, Zafar S, Hyslop T, Hwang E, Patierno S, Barrett N. Modifiable patient-reported factors associated with cancer-screening knowledge and participation in a community-based health assessment. The American Journal Of Surgery 2022, 225: 617-629. PMID: 36411107, PMCID: PMC10085670, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.10.059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColorectal cancer screeningModifiable factorsCancer screeningGuideline-concordant screeningPatient-reported factorsHealthy dietary habitsHealth assessmentCommunity-based sampleColorectal screeningColorectal cancerDietary habitsDisease preventionMedical careBehavioral interventionsLess breastBreastLifestyle choicesCentral North CarolinaProstateCancerScreeningCommunity eventsGreater knowledgeFactorsNegative attitudes