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view article - Kimberly Bertrand 05.31.2024 view article - Kimberly Bertrand Disease Chronic Disease Kimberly Bertrand Kimberly Bertrand, a cancer epidemiologist in the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University and co-investigator with the Black Women’s Health Study, shares about her work and some of the key findings from the study to date. Fellow Heather Sherr
view article - The Lesser-Known Killer 05.29.2024 view article - The Lesser-Known Killer Disease Chronic Disease The Lesser-Known Killer Nearly 83% of alcohol-related cancer deaths could be averted if adults who drink reduced their alcohol consumption to align with dietary recommendations. Fellow Jude Sleiman
view article - The Missing Case of Cancer Screening Data 04.18.2024 view article - The Missing Case of Cancer Screening Data Disease Chronic Disease The Missing Case of Cancer Screening Data The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many routine health care visits, including cancer screenings, resulting in an undercounting of cancer diagnoses. Fellow Heather Sherr
view article - It's Time to Update Our Approach to Cancer Prevention 02.27.2024 view article - It's Time to Update Our Approach to Cancer Prevention Disease Chronic Disease It's Time to Update Our Approach to Cancer Prevention Cancer is a disease that affects communities, not just individuals, so efforts to prevent cancer should be community-based. Guest Author Mary C. White
view article - Health Insurance Is Critical in Reducing Disparities in Childhood Cancer Survival 11.29.2023 view article - Health Insurance Is Critical in Reducing Disparities in Childhood Cancer Survival Disease Chronic Disease Health Insurance Is Critical in Reducing Disparities in Childhood Cancer Survival Black children and adolescents experience inferior childhood cancer survival compared to White children, with those on private insurance experiencing greater risk of death than those enrolled in Medicaid. Guest Authors Kim Johnson, Xiaoyan Wang
view article - The Big C 11.28.2023 view article - The Big C Disease Chronic Disease The Big C While cancer more commonly affects older adults, instances of early-onset cancers are increasing among those aged 14 to 49. Fellow Kara Schmidt
view article - From Cancer Prevention to Cancer Survival 09.28.2023 view article - From Cancer Prevention to Cancer Survival Disease Chronic Disease From Cancer Prevention to Cancer Survival Behavioral recommendations for cancer prevention and improved treatment outcomes, such as increased physical activity, are associated with both longer survival after diagnosis and decreased instances of the disease recurring. Fellow Adna Jaganjac
view article - Medicaid Expansion and Differences in Cervical Cancer Screenings 06.15.2023 view article - Medicaid Expansion and Differences in Cervical Cancer Screenings Disease Chronic Disease Medicaid Expansion and Differences in Cervical Cancer Screenings Cervical cancer screenings among American Indian and Alaska Native women in Medicaid expansion states decreased by 1% but increased by 3% among White women. Guest Authors Nupur Huria, Danielle Gartner, Jessica Y. Islam, Claire E. Margerison