What a peer-led, community-engaged lung cancer screening pilot study taught us about reaching black Veterans

Abstract:Despite high lung cancer risk, Black Americans have disproportionately low lung cancer screening (LCS) uptake. This low uptake is driven by low LCS awareness, mistrust of …

Is gaining housing associated with higher rates of cancer screening among US Veterans experiencing homelessness?

Abstract: PURPOSE: People experiencing homelessness have lower rates of cancer screening than housed people, contributing to later stages at cancer diagnosis and poor outcomes. We …

Evaluation of anal cancer screening practices among a national cohort of Veterans with HIV

Abstract: BACKGROUND: When available, anal cytology is used for initial anal cancer screening, whereas diagnostic histology is typically performed after abnormal cytology or in …

Lung cancer screening offers and low-dose computed tomography completion among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: The article examines lung cancer screening offers and low-dose computed tomography completion among veterans experiencing homelessness. It highlights the disparities in …

Abnormal cervical cancer screening Results among us veteran and non-veteran Participants in the national health interview survey (NHIS)

Abstract: Female Veterans report cervical cancer risk factors at higher rates than non-Veterans. Using data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), we tested whether …

A qualitative study of barriers to anal cancer screenings in US Veterans living with HIV

Abstract: People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at high risk for anal cancer. Anal cancer screenings are recommended annually for US veterans with HIV. …

A postcard primer prior to mailed fecal immunochemical test among Veterans: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Mailed fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) programs are increasingly utilized for population-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Advanced notifications …