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{"title":"Tongue Coating: a Clinical Case for Healthcare Provider Education.","authors":"Emmanuelle Vigarios, Eric T Stoopler, Delphine Maret","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02579-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02579-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A patient who had undergone radiation therapy for cancer developed a white coating on their tongue. This was initially misdiagnosed as a fungal infection, leading to unnecessary treatment. The actual cause was dry mouth, a common side effect of radiation therapy. This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of oral health conditions, especially after medical treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617231","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":"Problem-Based Learning-Standardized Preoperative Conversation Improves Neurosurgery Residents' Understanding of Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors.","authors":"Caizhi Ma, Jingzheng Liu, Xiaojie Xue, Baojian Miao, Fenfen Xu, Jianquan Man, Alphonce M K Nyalali, Kailiang Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02596-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02596-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to explore the effects of problem-based learning (PBL) and prescription-based preoperative talk (PPT) teaching methods in the teaching of tumors in cerebellopontine angle (CPA) of clinical neurosurgery residents.One hundred-thirty neurosurgery residents working in Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from September 2021 to June 2024 were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group adopted the combination of PBL and PPT, referred to as PPP. In contrast, the control group simply learned the material on their own. The effectiveness of the teaching methods was then assessed using theory test scores and customized questionnaires. Compared with the control group, the test scores of the experimental group were significantly improved (P = 0.005). In addition, the test score of the experimental group was still higher than that of the control group 1 month after the course (P = 0.033). The satisfaction questionnaire of PPP teaching method showed that the experimental group had higher satisfaction in 6 aspects of stimulating an interest, enhancing students' self-learning abilities, mastery of basic and anatomical knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills, help for clinical thinking, and doctor-patient communication skills. In the teaching of cerebellopontine angle tumors, the PPP teaching method can provide a unique experiential learning opportunity for neurosurgery residents, improve theoretical test scores, and promote self-evaluation and satisfaction. In addition, this method can enhance neurosurgical residents' understanding of tumor diseases in the CPA region. Therefore, it helps to improve the overall teaching effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617212","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 Compendium of Clinical, Research, Mentorship, and Education Opportunities in Radiation Oncology for Medical and Premedical Students.","authors":"Joshua Y Qian, Malcolm D Mattes","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02601-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02601-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143598240","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":"Application of Structured Education Management in Standardized Treatment of Cancer Pain.","authors":"Hai-Hui Zhou, Guo-Qing Xiao, Qi Zhu, Nan-Nan Zheng","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02600-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02600-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In China, the drug treatment of many cancer pain patients is obviously affected by people's lack of knowledge and confidence, and cancer pain symptoms fail to be effectively controlled. This retrospective case-control study explored the effect of application of structured education management in standardized treatment of cancer pain. Eligible cancer pain patients from June 2022 to April 2023 were selected as the control group. The intervention group was selected from May 2023 to December 2023. Control group received analgesic treatment according to three-step analgesia method, the intervention group received structured cancer pain education intervention on the basis of the treatment for control group. The level of pain control disorders, total effective rate of pain relief and the frequency of pain outbreak, equivalent morphine consumption, and incidence of adverse events were compared between the two groups at enrollment and 2 weeks after. After treatment, the pain control disorder scores and NRS scores in the two groups were lower than that before treatment, and intervention group were lower than that in control group. The total effective rate of pain relief in intervention group was higher than that in control group. The total equivalent morphine dosage in the intervention group was lower than that in the control group. The incidence of constipation, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue in the intervention group was significantly lower than that in the control group, but there was no significant difference in the incidence of rash. Clinical pharmacist-led structured education can significantly improve therapeutic effect on cancer pain and reduce the adverse reactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143582396","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":"Defining Core Competencies for Generalists in Musculoskeletal Oncology: A Latin-American Consensus for Medical Education.","authors":"Tomas Zamora, Alonso Guerrero, Catalina Vidal, Eduardo Botello, Marcos Galli Serra, Nicolas Casales, Joaquin Zeballos, Juan Pablo Zumarraga, Carlos Cuervo, Francisco Linares","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02595-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02595-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Inappropriate or delayed initial management of musculoskeletal neoplasms can lead to severe consequences, emphasizing the need to define core competencies for frontline practitioners. Such competencies can guide medical education and residency training objectives. This study aimed to identify core clinical competencies required by general practitioners and general orthopedic surgeons without oncologic training for the initial management of musculoskeletal tumors, with a focus on implications for medical education. A two-round modified Delphi method engaged 225 members of the Latin-American Tumor Society (SLATME) through an online questionnaire on competencies for evaluating and treating musculoskeletal tumors. Of these, 136 participated in the first round, and 111 in the second. Consensus was defined as 80% agreement on competencies being essential for the described scenarios. Consensus for all frontline practitioners included the ability to determine the need for standard or urgent referral to oncology specialists. For general orthopedic surgeons, additional competencies included performing focused anamnesis and physical exams emphasizing oncologic history, requesting and interpreting appropriate imaging and laboratory tests, and recognizing aggressive features on imaging with or without radiology input. No surgical procedure achieved strong consensus; however, there was moderate agreement that internal fixation of a pathological fracture in metastatic patients is a core competency. This study established consensus on essential evaluation competencies for frontline practitioners assessing musculoskeletal tumors. While procedural competencies for general orthopedic surgeons without oncologic training lacked consensus, the findings provide a foundation for educational priorities and guide initial patient management expectations in such settings. The results can be utilized to shape medical school curricula, residency training, and continuing medical education programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558046","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":"Increasing Prostate Cancer Education and Screening for Black Men in Southeastern Michigan: Your Prostate, Your Health.","authors":"Shane A Tinsley, Doreen Dankerlui, Camille Romain, Wilma Ruffin, Eric Brown, Clarence Burnett, Donna Long, Karen Yacobucci, Jaye Clement, Abisola Fasakin, Biola Makinde-Odusola, Eric Williams, Tiffany Fields, Firas Abdollah, Daniel Moore, Clara Hwang, Eleanor M Walker","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02588-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02588-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Black Men (BM) have disproportionately higher mortality rates from prostate cancer (PCa) and present with more advanced disease. Early screening may improve outcomes. The aim of our project was to provide education, screening, and provider outreach with a long-term goal to decrease the disproportionate number of PCa deaths in BM. We conducted focus group discussions with BM to assess their perceptions and understanding of PCa and screening. Focus groups aided in the development of educational materials. Educational materials were distributed at community events. Screening was offered, at select events, using prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. Men with PSA levels of ≥ 4 ng/ml were contacted for follow-up. The project included training for Henry Ford Health (HFH) providers and an assessment of their PCa screening practice. We completed 4 focus groups and distributed ~ 1000 PCa educational brochures. We participated in 45 community events between March 2022 to June 30, 2023. 340 men were screened. 28 men had an elevated PSA, and 17 men did not complete follow-up. Multiple HFH provider educational sessions were conducted. Of 129 providers who completed a screening practice assessment, 78 (60%) routinely offered PSA screening to men between ages 55-69. Between 2018 to 2023 at HFH, the PSA screening rate overall increased from 8.2% to 12.7%. Although our outreach efforts were effective at increasing PSA screening, 60.7% of men screened in our community events with elevated PSA did not follow-up. Future efforts should further reduce barriers to PCa screening and follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143525039","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":"The Role of Patient Education in Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: A Systematic Review.","authors":"P Tang, R Tovel, H Ong, David Proud, Adele Burgess, Eleanor Watson, Wui Yeat Chen, David Lam, Helen Mohan","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02593-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02593-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a significant complication after sphincter-preserving rectal cancer surgery and negatively impacts a patient's quality of life. Treatment of LARS is multimodal, and many treatments require engagement from the patient. Understanding the complex array of treatment options and the potential additive effects of different therapies can be difficult. This systematic review aims to assess the role of patient education in treatment of LARS in colorectal cancer patients. A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, EMBASE and Ovid Medline according to the PRISMA guidelines for articles published from 1946 to October 2023 and registered with PROSPERO: 42,023,434,601. Studies that reported on clinical outcomes of patients with LARS that underwent any educational intervention were included for this review. Results from five publications including 368 patients with LARS were reviewed for analysis. Three interventions were delivered to symptomatic patients postoperatively and two to all patients who underwent low anterior resection preoperatively. Five trial protocols were also included for analysis, including three preoperative and two postoperative interventions Education interventions were often delivered alongside co-interventions such as medications and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Four studies reported improvement of mean LARS scores and quality of life measures related to the education intervention and associated co-interventions. Patient education has a positive impact towards improving functional outcomes in patients with LARS following resection for rectal cancer. In practice, it is often used in conjunction with other interventions. Determining optimal content and delivery methods is a target for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143517199","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":"Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Prostate Cancer Survivorship and Advocacy Among Ethnically Diverse Black Men Through Community Town Halls.","authors":"Motolani E Ogunsanya, Ernest Kaninjing, Sara M DeForge, Daniel J Morton, Perry Cole, Patrick Beckford, Donald Reese, Thomas Mitchell, Everett Montgomery, Roland Odeleye, Erick Y Miró-Rivera, Kaitlin Roberts, Jordan M Neil, Adam C Alexander, Rachel K Funk-Lawler, Desiree Azizoddin, Mack Roach, Samuel L Washington, Kathleen Dwyer, Mary Ellen Young, Folakemi T Odedina, Darla E Kendzor","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02587-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02587-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present findings from town hall meetings held with ethnically diverse Black prostate cancer (CaP) survivors in 2022 and 2023. Four town halls (total participants, N = 265) focused on diagnosis, treatment, psychosocial support, and overall survivorship. Moderated by a long-term CaP survivor, each session featured a panel that included medical providers (urologic oncologists and clinical psychologists), as well as CaP survivors of American, Caribbean, and African origin and their spouses. Surveys captured demographic data, clinical information, CaP-specific details (for survivors only), and perceptions of the town halls. The meetings highlighted three interrelated themesinfluencing decision-making: access to comprehensive information, the strength of support networks, and the availability of culturally competent care. These town halls revealed important educational and support opportunities for ethnically diverse Black men with CaP, promoting informed decision-making throughout the cancer journey and improving quality of life while reducing decisional regret during survivorship.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494463","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":"Understanding TikTok's Role in Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Education.","authors":"Dharma Ayer, Aryan Jain, Mannut Singh, Angela Tawfik, Micheal Tadros","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02585-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02585-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in younger adults has risen by about 1-2% annually in the past decade. TikTok has become a popular venue for the discussion of health information among young adults. This study analyzed the top 85 most-liked TikToks under the search terms \"early colon cancer\" and \"young adult colon cancer,\" to evaluate their educational value. Data on the post uploader, content, analytics, and mentioned tips/symptoms were collected. Two independent researchers rated the quality of each video using a global quality score (GQS). The videos analyzed had a total of over 37 million views. Among them, 16.47% highlighted how misinformation contributed to delayed diagnoses, yet only 2.35% specifically educated viewers about such misinformation. Provider-posted content had higher GQS ratings than non-provider content (p < 0.05), indicating better quality, although total views were higher for non-provider content. The GQS did not differ significantly between highly viewed (> 100,000 views) and lower-viewed (≤ 100,000 views) videos. Our results highlight that TikTok is a key platform for engaging young adults about rising CRC rates, though increased expert engagement is needed to address current gaps in combating misinformation and promoting high-quality educational content.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484250","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":"Virtual Cancer Genomics: An Accessible and Effective Approach to Research Training for Undergraduates.","authors":"Erica L Gerace, Sarah Wojiski","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02594-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02594-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To diversify the cancer research workforce, it is necessary to broaden the accessibility of audience appropriate training programs. Cancer research training opportunities for undergraduates are often geographically bound and have limited enrollment capacities. To address this problem, the Genomic Education team at The Jackson Laboratory designed a free, 2-week, virtual short course in cancer genomics open to students across the USA. Each summer students learn foundational concepts in cancer genomics while gaining valuable exposure to a range of careers in the field. We developed recruitment strategies prioritizing students who are underrepresented in research and successfully scaled the course without compromising the student experience by creating tiered levels of engagement and flexibility through a mix of synchronous and interactive asynchronous activities. This approach accommodates students who work or are otherwise unable to participate in mentored research away from their home institution. In addition to 1-h live sessions designed for didactic content delivery and interaction with researchers and clinicians, the course offers participants in the highest tier of engagement collaboration in small groups on an inquiry project at the intersection of cancer genomics and patient care. Formal assessment of student attitudes indicates significant benefits and gains from participation in this course. Greater than ninety percent of surveyed students indicated the course was an effective way to learn about cancer genomics, had a positive effect on their interest in science, and provided clarification of their career path, which attests to the value of creating accessible training formats for undergraduates who wish to engage in biomedicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494464","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}