September 7, 2021
Tag: Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
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August 10, 2021
Hirschey awarded NIH career development grant to study approaches for improving outcomes for African American colon cancer patients
Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN, will use the grant to create a behavioral intervention to increase physical activity among African Americans being treated for colorectal cancer.
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August 9, 2021
New program will aid family, friends who provide crucial support for patients with cancer
Erin Kent, PhD, and Eliza (Leeza) Park, MD, are co-directing a project to help alleviate the burden that informal care places on caregivers, especially those in rural areas.
May 21, 2021
WTVD: Doctors urge parents to ensure kids’ HPV vaccinations on track after missed appointments
May 20, 2021
Becker’s Hospital Review: US cancer centers: Prioritize HPV vaccine for children, adolescents this summer
April 21, 2021
Washington Post: FDA weighs ban on menthol cigarettes, which disproportionately addict — and kill — Black Americans
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February 24, 2021
Daily emails about chemicals in tobacco lead some smokers to consider quitting
Adam O. Goldstein, MD, MPH, and Leah M. Ranney, PhD, have published a study that found that smokers who saw messages about tobacco chemicals with associated health risks expressed greater desire to quit smoking.
February 24, 2021
United Press International: Study: Daily emails on smoking danger encourages people to quit
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December 16, 2020
UNC Lineberger partners with Fort Bragg to tackle tobacco use
A strategic partnership with Kurt Ribisl, PhD, and colleagues is helping the nation’s largest Army base rework its tobacco policies and take steps to improve the health of its soldiers and their families.
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December 10, 2020
Lafata awarded $750,000 grant to study virtual cancer visits and equity and disparities issues
Jennifer Elston Lafata, PhD, will conduct research in partnership with the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit and in collaboration with community, patient and family advisors.