2021
Predictors of Population Awareness of Cancer Genetic Tests: Implications for Enhancing Equity in Engaging in Cancer Prevention and Precision Medicine.
Giri V, Shimada A, Leader A. Predictors of Population Awareness of Cancer Genetic Tests: Implications for Enhancing Equity in Engaging in Cancer Prevention and Precision Medicine. JCO Precision Oncology 2021, 5: 1699-1708. PMID: 34778693, PMCID: PMC8585288, DOI: 10.1200/po.21.00231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExact testCancer informationMultivariate logistic regression modelPopulation-based studyCross-sectional studyFisher's exact testPopulation-based sampleGenetic awarenessNational Trends SurveyNon-Hispanic whitesLogistic regression modelsPrecision medicine eraMiddle-high incomeDiverse population-based sampleCancer careModifiable factorsPersonalized cancer treatmentCancer preventionFemale genderHealth literacyCancer fatalismMedical literacyMultivariate analysisEthnic disparitiesGenetic testing
2020
Physical activity assessment among men undergoing genetic counseling for inherited prostate cancer: a teachable moment for improved survivorship
Bruneau M, Milliron B, Sinclair E, Obeid E, Gross L, Bealin L, Smaltz C, Butryn M, Giri V. Physical activity assessment among men undergoing genetic counseling for inherited prostate cancer: a teachable moment for improved survivorship. Supportive Care In Cancer 2020, 29: 2145-2151. PMID: 32876733, PMCID: PMC7897228, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05667-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCross-Sectional StudiesExerciseGenetic CounselingHumansMaleMiddle AgedProstatic NeoplasmsRisk FactorsSurvivorshipConceptsProstate cancerPA recommendationsPA adherenceModifiable cancer risk factorsOverweight/obesePhysical activity guidelinesCancer risk factorsAcademic cancer centerAdherence of participantsBody mass indexLogistic regression analysisPhysical activity assessmentIntensity of PATeachable momentActivity guidelinesCross-sectional designMass indexCancer CenterPCa statusPA guidelinesRisk factorsFamily historyChi-square analysisCancer survivorshipCancer risk
2018
Germline genetic testing for inherited prostate cancer in practice: Implications for genetic testing, precision therapy, and cascade testing
Giri V, Hegarty S, Hyatt C, O'Leary E, Garcia J, Knudsen K, Kelly W, Gomella L. Germline genetic testing for inherited prostate cancer in practice: Implications for genetic testing, precision therapy, and cascade testing. The Prostate 2018, 79: 333-339. PMID: 30450585, DOI: 10.1002/pros.23739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer family historyCancer family historyProstate cancerFamily historyMetastatic diseaseGleason scoreExact testGenetic testingRetrospective cross-sectional analysisDNA repair genesCurrent NCCN guidelinesInherited prostate cancerGermline genetic testingHigh Gleason scoreFisher's exact testIdentification of menRepair genesPathogenic variant spectrumCross-sectional analysisFamily history dataGenetic testing capabilitiesNCCN guidelinesTherapeutic managementMultigene testingPV rates
2009
Prevalence and correlates of vitamin D status in African American men
Tseng M, Giri V, Bruner D, Giovannucci E. Prevalence and correlates of vitamin D status in African American men. BMC Public Health 2009, 9: 191. PMID: 19534831, PMCID: PMC2708155, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-191.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin D insufficiencyVitamin D statusAfrican American menIU/dayVitamin D intakeD insufficiencyD statusD intakeAmerican menOdds ratioLow vitamin D statusSupplemental vitamin D intakeBlood collectionVitamin D recommendationsBody mass indexRecreational physical activitySignificant inverse associationHealth history questionnaireCross-sectional analysisD recommendationsMass indexBackgroundFew studiesInverse associationProstate cancerPhysical activity
2008
Substantial family history of prostate cancer in black men recruited for prostate cancer screening
Mastalski K, Coups E, Ruth K, Raysor S, Giri V. Substantial family history of prostate cancer in black men recruited for prostate cancer screening. Cancer 2008, 113: 2559-2564. PMID: 18816608, PMCID: PMC2626163, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFH of PCaProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramNational Health Interview SurveyProstate cancerFamily historyBlack menCancer Risk Assessment ProgramMore first-degree relativesSelf-reported family historyMore family historyProstate cancer screeningHigh-risk menMen ages 35First-degree relativesHealth Interview SurveyAge-matched sampleSuboptimal screeningCancer screeningBreast cancerScreening programAge 35Colon cancerPCa screeningRisk assessment programCancer