2023
Technology-enhanced acceleration of germline evaluation for therapy (TARGET): Results of a randomized controlled trial of a pretest patient-driven webtool vs. genetic counseling for prostate cancer germline testing.
Giri V, Keith S, Cheng H, Leader A, Gross L, Sanchez Nolasco T, Byrne N, Hartman R, Brown L, Pieczonka C, Gomella L, Kelly W, Lallas C, Handley N, Mille P, Mark J, Brown G, Chopra S, McClellan A, Loeb S. Technology-enhanced acceleration of germline evaluation for therapy (TARGET): Results of a randomized controlled trial of a pretest patient-driven webtool vs. genetic counseling for prostate cancer germline testing. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2023, 41: 10598-10598. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2023.41.16_suppl.10598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDecisional conflictGenetic testingPre-test genetic counselingGermline testingGenetic counselingProstate cancerRandomized non-inferiority trialHereditary cancer risk assessmentGermline genetic testingClinical trial eligibilityNon-inferiority trialProstate Cancer FoundationProstate cancer managementCancer genetic testingDecision Conflict ScaleCancer risk assessmentGermline evaluationTrial eligibilityPrimary endpointMean ageStudy protocolCancer managementGenetics educationAnalysis of covarianceCancer Foundation
2019
Exploring Asian Indian views about cancer and participation in cancer research: an evaluation of a culturally tailored educational intervention
Giri V, Selvan P, Mohanty S, Lum R, Serrao S, Leader A. Exploring Asian Indian views about cancer and participation in cancer research: an evaluation of a culturally tailored educational intervention. Journal Of Community Genetics 2019, 11: 193-203. PMID: 31522341, PMCID: PMC7062964, DOI: 10.1007/s12687-019-00436-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer riskCancer risk assessmentAsian IndiansGenetic testingEducational interventionGenetic testing useCancer risk perceptionRisk factorsCancer incidenceCommunity settingsClinical researchMedical research studiesPilot studyTesting useCancerAI populationsRisk perceptionInterventionRisk assessmentUnited StatesCancer researchRiskFamily membersEducational effortsSignificant changes
2018
Evolving Intersection Between Inherited Cancer Genetics and Therapeutic Clinical Trials in Prostate Cancer: A White Paper From the Germline Genetics Working Group of the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium.
Carlo M, Giri V, Paller C, Abida W, Alumkal J, Beer T, Beltran H, George D, Heath E, Higano C, McKay R, Morgans A, Patnaik A, Ryan C, Schaeffer E, Stadler W, Taplin M, Kauff N, Vinson J, Antonarakis E, Cheng H. Evolving Intersection Between Inherited Cancer Genetics and Therapeutic Clinical Trials in Prostate Cancer: A White Paper From the Germline Genetics Working Group of the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium. JCO Precision Oncology 2018, 2018: 1-14. PMID: 30761386, PMCID: PMC6370313, DOI: 10.1200/po.18.00060.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGermline genetic testingProstate cancerGenetic testingAdvanced diseaseClinical trialsTreatment selectionProstate Cancer Clinical Trials ConsortiumClinical trial eligibility determinationCascade testingClinical Trials ConsortiumTherapeutic clinical trialsGenetic counselingClinical trial purposesTumor genomic profilingPost-test genetic counselingCancer risk assessmentDNA damage repair genesAppropriate genetic counselingTreatment response predictionWorking GroupClinical benefitPrompt testingCancer screeningGenetic testing practicesTreatment decisions
2016
How I Do It: Genetic counseling and genetic testing for inherited prostate cancer.
Giri V, Gross L, Gomella L, Hyatt C. How I Do It: Genetic counseling and genetic testing for inherited prostate cancer. Canadian Journal Of Urology 2016, 23: 8247-53. PMID: 27085833.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsProstate cancer patientsProstate cancerCancer patientsGenetic counselingProstate cancer risk assessmentGenetic testing guidelinesInherited prostate cancerHereditary cancer syndromesCancer risk assessmentProstate cancer predispositionFamily historyUrologic communityCancer syndromesCancerGenetic testingPatientsTesting guidelinesGenetic mutationsCounselingCancer predispositionUrologistsCurrent knowledgeSubstantial heritable componentGenetic contributionProviders
2015
Lessons Learned from Implementing a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program for Underserved High-Risk Men in the Community: the Prostate REACH Project
Fleisher L, Davis S, Gross L, Bagden L, Zakrzewski D, González E, Kandadai V, Rusten C, Baskett J, Obeid E, Giri V. Lessons Learned from Implementing a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program for Underserved High-Risk Men in the Community: the Prostate REACH Project. Journal Of Cancer Education 2015, 31: 191-197. PMID: 25971432, DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0854-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramCancer Risk Assessment ProgramRisk assessment programProstate cancerProstate cancer risk assessmentRisk assessment clinicComprehensive cancer centerCommunity-based promotionCancer risk assessmentProstate riskREACH projectUnderserved menAssessment clinicCancer CenterClinic sitesUninsured menAbnormal resultsKey implementation stepsRisk menUnique demonstration projectNavigator servicesAssessment ProgramMenCancerBlack men
2013
Genetic variation in IL-16 miRNA target site and time to prostate cancer diagnosis in African-American men
Hughes L, Ruth K, Rebbeck T, Giri V. Genetic variation in IL-16 miRNA target site and time to prostate cancer diagnosis in African-American men. Prostate Cancer And Prostatic Diseases 2013, 16: 308-314. PMID: 24061634, PMCID: PMC3865712, DOI: 10.1038/pcan.2013.36.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramAfrican American menHigh-risk menCC/CTProstate cancerCancer diagnosisIL-16Family historyProstate cancer screening strategiesProstate cancer risk assessmentCancer Risk Assessment ProgramIL-16 genotypesLongitudinal screening programCancer screening strategiesProstate cancer screeningTaqMan SNP genotyping assaysProstate cancer developmentPersonalized risk estimatesAfrican AmericansCancer risk assessmentGenetic variantsHazard ratioSNP genotyping assaysCancer screeningScreening program
2012
Assessing the Clinical Role of Genetic Markers of Early-Onset Prostate Cancer among High-Risk Men Enrolled in Prostate Cancer Early Detection
Hughes L, Zhu F, Ross E, Gross L, Uzzo R, Chen D, Viterbo R, Rebbeck T, Giri V. Assessing the Clinical Role of Genetic Markers of Early-Onset Prostate Cancer among High-Risk Men Enrolled in Prostate Cancer Early Detection. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2012, 21: 53-60. PMID: 22144497, PMCID: PMC3253936, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-11-0727.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly-onset prostate cancerProstate cancer early detectionHigh-risk menCancer early detectionAfrican American menProstate cancerEarly detectionAmerican menConcordance indexClinical informationProstate cancer risk assessmentCancer diagnosisHarrell's concordance indexAfrican American raceFamilial prostate cancerUseful clinical informationCancer risk assessmentStudy criteriaLongitudinal cohortFamily historyAge 35Clinical roleCox modelEligibility criteriaAmerican race
2009
Prostate Cancer Early Detection Program Recruitment Methods and Show Rates in Men at High Risk
Giri V, Coups E, Ruth K, Goplerud J, Raysor S, Kim T, Bagden L, Mastalski K, Zakrzewski D, Leimkuhler S, Watkins-Bruner D. Prostate Cancer Early Detection Program Recruitment Methods and Show Rates in Men at High Risk. Journal Of Urology 2009, 182: 2212-2218. PMID: 19758657, PMCID: PMC2760660, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.07.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh riskProstate cancerFamily historyProstate cancer screening studyProstate cancer risk assessmentProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramProstate cancer family historyRecruitment methodsShow ratesCancer Risk Assessment ProgramProstate cancer screeningCancer screening studyEarly Detection ProgramCancer family historyLow socioeconomic statusBlack menCancer risk assessmentMen 35Cancer screeningLow presentation ratesBRCA1/2 mutationsRisk assessment programProgram visitsMore menParticipant demographics