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{"title":"Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Practices among Venezuelan Women.","authors":"Bárbara A Núñez Fermín, María Eugenia Aponte-Rueda, Darshi Shah, Maybell Nieves, Thais M Rebolledo","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02743-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02743-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide, with higher mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Venezuela, late-stage diagnosis remains common due to limited awareness, delayed health-seeking behaviors, and restricted access to early detection. This study aimed to assess Venezuelan women's knowledge of BC signs, symptoms, risk factors, and early detection methods, and explore associations between sociodemographic factors and knowledge levels. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 197 women attending outpatient services at Caracas University Hospital between April and August 2023. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire that assessed knowledge across three domains: signs and symptoms, risk factors, and early detection methods. Correct responses were scored and categorized as high or low based on predefined thresholds. Awareness of BC symptoms was high, with 89.3% of participants recognizing breast lumps as a warning sign. However, only 9% demonstrated a high level of knowledge about risk factors, with obesity (54.8%) being the most commonly identified. Higher education levels were significantly associated with better knowledge of risk factors (p 0.04), and attendance at a breast clinic was correlated with higher knowledge of early detection. (p 0.04). Although awareness of BC symptoms and positive attitudes toward early detection were common, significant gaps remain in knowledge about risk factors and screening practices. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions that extend beyond raising awareness to promote health literacy and empower women with practical, actionable information.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Spiritual Care among Oncologists and Nurses at the Oncology Departments, Marrakech, Morocco.","authors":"Meryam Belhaj Haddou, Hicham El Mouaddib, Zakaria Belhaj Haddou, Mouna Khouchani, Noureddine Elkhoudri","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02750-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02750-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spiritual care is crucial in cancer care and plays an essential role in improving the quality of life of patients facing a cancer diagnosis. However, more data on healthcare professionals' perceptions and practices regarding spiritual care in the Moroccan context are needed. The present study aims to fill this gap by assessing the knowledge and practices of spiritual care among cancer nurses and physicians to provide valuable information to improve training and the integration of this dimension into oncology care. This study involved the participation of 131 professionals in the oncology departments at Marrakech University Hospital. The questionnaire used included a sociodemographic section and another dedicated to the Spiritual Care Intervention and Provision Scale (SCIPS), which aims to evaluate spiritual interventions in healthcare settings. The results revealed variations in the perception of spiritual care among professional groups. Nurses reported higher mean scores than oncologists did (47.56 ± 4.56 vs. 40.13 ± 3.98; p < 0.001). A significant association was established between clinical experience and SCIPS (p = 0.002). In addition, the overall score and subscale scores were significantly related to age and level of education (p < 0.001). The religious, spiritual care intervention-provision (RSCIPS) score was significantly higher in women than in men (p = 0.041). Linear regression analysis confirmed that young age, professional profile, and department were significantly correlated with SCIPS scores. In addition, gender showed a significant negative correlation (β = -0.188, p = 0.004), indicating that female participants tended to report higher scores than male participants did. The results show that nurses are more aware of their role in providing spiritual care to cancer patients than are oncologists. This care seems to focus mainly on existential aspects. A targeted training program could increase oncologists' awareness of their role in spiritual care and help nurses strengthen their commitment and fill any gaps.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patients' Right to Know and Family Influence in Cancer Diagnosis Disclosure in Pakistan.","authors":"Waqas Ahmed Khan","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02744-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02744-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-disclosure of cancer diagnosis is a common practice in Pakistan, with families asking for it to shield loved ones from despair. While meant to protect, this can take away a patient's autonomy to make decisions, prepare for what lies ahead, and spend their time as they wish. Without knowing the truth, patients may undergo difficult treatments without understanding their purpose, leading to confusion and loss of trust. Honest communication, given with care, can preserve dignity and allow people to face illness on their own terms. In many collectivist cultures worldwide, similar practices exist, showing that this is a global issue, and not just limited to Pakistan. Adequate support for families and clear guidance for doctors can help truth be shared in a way that is gentle, respectful, and humane.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145208153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comment on \"Development and Implementation of a Digital Skills E-Learning Program for Healthcare Professionals in Cancer: DigiCanTrain: Challenges and Solutions\".","authors":"Tanmaya Kumar Mishra, Koye Roy, Tarun Madan Kanade","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02747-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02747-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145208160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Response to: Correspondence on \"Online Information on Lymphedema: Systematic Review of the Quality of Online Patient Resources\".","authors":"Georgios Karamitros, Gregory A Lamaris, Huseyin Karagoz, Vimal Gokani","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02752-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02752-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145202113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Systematic Review on the Effective Teaching Strategies and Methods for Cancer Patient Education.","authors":"Janet Papadakos, Lisa Durocher-Allen, Deborah Devitt, Lester Krames, Karen Lawrie, Naomi Pocrnic, Aalima Premji, Adrienne Sultana, Susanna Wong","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02732-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02732-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patient education is crucial for supporting individuals Living with or at risk of cancer. It empowers them with the knowledge necessary to navigate their diagnosis and treatment plan, improve health and digital health Literacy, and facilitate meaningful care engagement. There is a lack of current evidence on the most effective teaching strategies and methods for supporting individuals living with or at risk of developing cancer. As such, this systematic review aims to explore effective cancer patient education strategies and methods in terms of knowledge, physical and psychological well-being, satisfaction, experience, and self-efficacy. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Prospero, and Epistemonikos.org for Guidelines, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published between January 2018 and June 2024, capturing the key concepts of teaching strategies or delivery methods for cancer patient education. Of the 3762 articles screened, 27 met the inclusion criteria. Study findings showed that one-on-one and group teaching strategies are effective in terms of improving psychological well-being, reducing anxiety, and enhancing cancer-related knowledge. The combination of these strategies in a multi-modality teaching strategy is effective in addressing diverse needs of learners and enhancing outcomes. Teaching materials and methods, including tailored written materials, verbal discussion, audio-visual materials, and technology-based tools (e.g., eLearning platforms), are effective strategies in different contexts, with certain aspects that should be carefully considered. By considering these various teaching strategies and the context in which they are most effective, learners can be better empowered to make informed decisions regarding their health and care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: Addressing the Gaps: Online Psychoeducational Support for Cancer Caregivers in Morocco-The Sanadoc Initiative.","authors":"Hiba Bourissi, Harti Hamza, Mellas Soufiane","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02736-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02736-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145092807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: Recognizing the Unseen: Enhancing Family Caregiver Education in Morocco's Cancer Care.","authors":"Hiba Bourissi, Mellas Soufiane","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02735-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02735-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145088001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comment on \"The North Carolina PARTNERS Program: Preparing Undergraduates for Research Careers in Cancer Prevention, Causes, and Treatment in Traditionally Underrepresented Populations\".","authors":"Kailash Datkhile, Koyel Roy, Inamul Hasan Madar","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02723-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02723-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145092859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: HPV Vaccination in Morocco: Quiet Progress or Public Health Failure?","authors":"Hiba Bourissi, Aaouinat Zinab","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02737-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02737-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145087985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}