The @Georgetown @LombardiCancer population sciences research program. Our mission: conduct innovative, impactful research to alleviate the burden of cancer.

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When a parent has cancer, cancer parenting skills (disclosing, discussing, and coping with cancer) influence parents’ and children’s quality of life. Ken Tercyak, @heatherdv_phd, and team described these skills in families affected by advanced cancer. doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymma…

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Research by Tony Varughese, @WBallardMD, Chiranjeev Dash, Connor Shimberg, Jialing Zhu, and @marshalj23 #ASCO26. @LombardiCancer @MedStarGUH, @GeorgetownCPC. Learn more: asco.org/abstracts-presentat…
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Conflicting information can complicate cancer treatment decision-making. In this paper, Ilona Fridman, @drCarterBawa, and team propose a framework for how information-seeking and clinical communication interact during cancer decision-making. doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2026.1… @HMHNewJersey

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Parents with cancer face unique challenges. Kenneth Tercyak and colleagues developed a new electronic health record-based workflow to systematically identify parents with cancer and then connect them to family-focused assessment and supportive care. doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-1…

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In this new study, Ken Tercyak and colleagues found that melanoma survivors' perceived risk of their child developing melanoma later in life was associated with child skin protection behaviors. This could be an important target for future interventions. doi.org/10.1177/135910532513…
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#LungCancer screening is underutilized among Black and Latino populations. In qualitative interviews @drCarterBawa and colleages found Black and Latino patients highlighted emotional barriers to screening, while clinicians highlighted logistic barriers. doi.org/10.1007/s11606-026-1…

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Christopher Loffredo and colleagues explored the relationship between #Type2Diabetes and #AlzheimersDisease in a Pakistani population. They identified common molecular pathways, including neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction. doi.org/10.1177/254248232514…

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Childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors have complex long-term needs. Nina Kadan-Lottick and team found that a 12-session, case-based telementoring program ⬆️ health care providers’ knowledge and confidence in caring for this group. doi.org/10.1177/215653332614…
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Alaina Carr and team examined whether palliative care consults for cancer patients differed by hospital type. Consults in academic centers mostly focused on symptom management, while those in community hospitals focused on goals of care. @MedStarResearch doi.org/10.1177/104990912614…

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Kim Davis, George Luta, Arnold Potosky, Kate Taylor, and colleagues assessed anxiety in men with #ProstateCancer two years after diagnosis. Men on active surveillance reported significantly higher anxiety than those who received active treatment. doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.20…

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