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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#LynchSyndrome is a genetic condition that increases risk of developing #ColorectalCancer and #EndometrialCancer. @priyanka_kanth and colleagues are condicting a multi-center, longitudinal cohort study of #LynchSyndrome. Read more about it here 👇
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Check out this new editorial from @RandiMWilliams2! Dr. Williams argues that some people at high risk for #LungCancer are not currently eligible for lung cancer screening, suggesting that it may be time to consider revising screening guidelines. doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag…
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.@SSchembre and colleagues described @vively_health user demographics and usage patterns to identify predictors of engagement. Older age and female sex were associated with higher engagement, including food logging and wearing continuous glucose monitors. doi.org/10.2196/80734
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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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Jeanne Mandelblatt and colleagues used simulation models to evaluate supplemental screening breast MRI. Adding MRI to mammograms could be cost-effective for high-risk women with extremely dense breasts if costs and false-positive biopsy rates are reduced. doi.org/10.7326/ANNALS-25-00…
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This study by Kenneth Tercyak and colleagues examined high school students’ perceptions of the costs of UV radiation protection, the rewards of tanning, and their engagement in UV raduation-protective behaviors to identify targets for future interventions. doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EP…
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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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Patrick Roney, Anca Dragomir, and George Luta or @gubiostats used a free @WHO software, the Health Equity Assessment Toolkit, to understand changes in childhood malnutrition in rural v. urban areas for low- and middle-income countries from 1990 to 2021. doi.org/10.1186/s12939-026-0…
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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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Social media increasingly shapes how individuals encounter health information and make health decisions. @drCarterBawa and team are characterizing lung cancer and screening content on 7 major social media platforms. Check out their study protocol here 👇
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Congrats to @LombardiCancer postdoc Stacy Post who won 1st place at the @GeorgetownBGE Postdoctoral Research Symposium for her presentation "Comparing Weight Stigma, Maladaptive Eating, and Physical Activity Among Women Who Use vs. Are Eligible for GLP-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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Ever wonder if it's possible to reduce stigma? Well, @drCarterBawa and colleagues will find out! This paper describes the protocol for a new study that will examine whether mindful self-compassion reduces stigma among individuals with #LungCancer. doi.org/10.1186/s40814-026-0…
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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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Cognitive effects of endocrine therapy for #BreastCancer are a major concern for survivors. Traci Bethea, @claudine_isaacs, Jeanne Mandelblatt, and team found endocrine therapy may have long-term cognitive effects, especially for APOE4 carriers.
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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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