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{"title":"An Analysis of Print and Online Media's Representation of Prostate Cancer in Public Figures.","authors":"Angelo Blancaflor, Katherine Danaher, Jacob Lally, Aaron Cleofas, Matthew Liu, Taylor Braunagel, Elias S Hyams","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02582-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02582-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Print and online media play a crucial role in shaping public understanding of diseases like prostate cancer (PCa), particularly through reporting on public figures. However, such media coverage can introduce bias by providing incomplete or non-evidence-based information. This study aimed to assess potential bias by applying a standardized rubric to articles discussing PCa in public figures. Articles were sourced from LexisNexis® using the terms \"prostate cancer\" and the name of a public figure diagnosed with the disease. The study analyzed 147 articles covering 49 public figures, selected based on relevance from top-circulation publications between 1994 and 2024. Of these, 95.9% had unbiased titles, 35.4% included expert quotes, and 27.2% mentioned risk factors such as age, race, and family history. However, 25.9% of the articles exhibited bias supporting PCa screening, and only 16.3% referenced scientific studies. Additionally, among the 45 articles published when shared decision-making (SDM) was the standard of care for screening decisions, only one referenced this concept. Thus, while titles were generally unbiased, statements supporting screening, low rates of scientific referencing, and minimal reference to SDM highlight limitations of this reporting that may bias readers' understanding of prostate cancer detection and treatment. These findings may provide a window into how reporting on medical conditions in public figures, which can influence readers' perceptions of disease, can improve in quality and completeness.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"826-830"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143416100","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":"Implementation of an Educational Intervention for Gastric Cancer Awareness in the General Population in CELAC and Europe: A Strategy Proposed by the LEGACy Consortium.","authors":"Juan Antonio Carbonell-Asins, Elena Jiménez-Martí, Sergio Romero, Eduardo García, Ana Miralles-Marco, Beatriz Lopez, Marisol Huerta, Carmelo Caballero, Hugo Boggino, Cinthia Gauna, Olga Beatriz Acevedo-Funes, Gabriel Benitez Nuñez, Claudia Melina Céspedes-Cardozo, Edith A Fernandez-Figueroa, Nayeli Ortiz-Olvera, Erika Ruiz-García, Fátima Carneiro, Rita Barros, Ceu Figueiredo, Rui M Ferreira, Tessa Suzanne Groen-van Schooten, Demi van Santvliet, Sarah Derks, Romina Luca, Maria Alsina, Arnoldo Riquelme, Andrés Cervantes, Tania Fleitas","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02578-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02578-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastric cancer (GC) has a poor prognosis. The LEGACy consortium has been established to enhance GC outcomes though improved primary and secondary prevention strategies. We performed an educational intervention study using an online module to disseminate knowledge about GC risk factors and symptoms to the general population. Participants were recruited through various media channels and were exposed to an online questionnaire to assess their knowledge, before and after the educational intervention. The educational intervention included an informative brochure and a short video providing essential information about GC. Primary outcome was to evaluate the overall knowledge (global score) before and after the intervention. A total of 1034 participants were evaluated before the intervention. Of those, 866 also completed the short-term and 362 the long-term questionnaire after the intervention, respectively. On a scale of 0 to 17, the baseline global score mean was 9.4 (3.2). Results showed an increase in the average global knowledge score by 1.80 (95% CI: 1.63-1.96, p < 0.001) and 1.81 (95% CI: 1.65-1.96, p < 0.001) points after completing the short and long-term questionnaires compared to the baseline respectively for all individual questions (p < 0.05). This interventional study showed significantly improved knowledge in most domains on GC risk factors, signs, and symptoms which could be a useful strategy for promoting cancer prevention. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04019808.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"804-811"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12504374/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143411394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Demographic Disparities and Factors Influencing Cancer Treatment Decision-Making.","authors":"Safa Elkefi, Avishek Choudhury","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02570-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02570-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to explore disparities in cancer treatment decision-making and the factors associated with the decision to pursue treatment. We used Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data collected between 2017 and 2022. We employed the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to guide our analysis of factors associated with treatment decisions. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analysis were conducted to assess the association between treatment decision-making and the predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors (following the PRECEDE-PROCEED model). All analyses were weighted and adjusted for the demographic characteristics of the participants. Our sample included N = 19,388 cancer patients, 20.98% of whom refused treatment. American Indians, younger adults, and breast cancer patients were more likely to decide to go for treatment. Patients who had private insurance (OR = 1.25, P = .037) and those who did not have problems affording care (OR = 1.22, P = .02) were more likely to decide to get treatment. The more patients had regular doctors, the more they decided to continue to pursue treatment for cancer (Only one doctor: OR = 1.20, P = .042; More than one: OR = 1.28, P = .007). Finally, the more days patients experienced a bad health situation, the more they decided to have cancer treatment (for 14 + days with bad health: OR = 1.20, P < .001). The results suggest the need for enhanced patient education to improve cancer treatment adherence and informed decision-making. It highlights the importance of culturally tailored educational programs, age-related concerns, addressing financial barriers, and emphasizing the importance of regular healthcare visits for cancer patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"752-760"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143081249","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":"\"If I Start [Primary Prevention] Now, I Can Prevent [Cancer]\": College Students Endorse Cancer Prevention Education.","authors":"Jacqueline Knight Wilt, Maria D Thomson","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02574-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02574-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Early onset colorectal cancer has been linked to lifestyle-related risk factors. Emerging adulthood (ages 18-25) has the greatest changes to lifestyle health behaviors with implications for health outcomes. College students have moderate consideration of future cancer risk (CFC-CA) when navigating current health behavior choices. This study explored cancer prevention knowledge, attitudes and behavioral intentions in a subset of students with low, medium and high CFC-CA. Qualitative interviews were used to explore cancer prevention among a sample of college students. We identified a stratified sample (N = 43) of high CFC-CA (n = 16), medium CFC-CA (n = 14), and low CFC-CA (n = 13) students who agreed to complete a 60-min interview on Zoom. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and transcripts were coded using an iterative, line-by-line approach. Group comparisons were completed after coding was complete. Students exhibited greatest awareness of highly publicized cancers including the lung, breast, and skin. Fifty-four percent of those with low CFC-CA and 87% with high CFC-CA believe that their current health behavioral intentions are protective against cancer. Most students want more cancer education regardless of CFC-CA level to know how they can reduce their cancer risk. Differences in preferred information sources (indirect vs direct) were identified for low versus higher CFC-CA, respectively. Students' preferences for cancer education were related to their CFC-CA scores. This could be used to tailor information content and delivery modality. Delivering cancer prevention education through means that facilitate internal reflection may be more effective for improving risk reduction behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"783-791"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12504401/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","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":"Comment on \"Utility of Chatbot Literature Search in Radiation Oncology\".","authors":"Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02558-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02558-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"648-649"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883534","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":"Mayo Clinic Global Oncology Fellowship: Development and Implementation of a Novel 2-Year Multidisciplinary Training Program for Oncologists from Low- and Middle-Income Countries.","authors":"Allison E Garda, Kimberly S Corbin, Pamela J Quinones, Mercy N Kitonyi, Kenneth W Merrell, Kenneth R Olivier, Nadia N Laack, Safia K Ahmed","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02577-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02577-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer is set to become the leading worldwide cause of premature death and mortality will be disproportionately greater in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC) due to limitations in physical resources and oncology specialists. To address unmet workforce and educational needs, the Department of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic developed the Global Oncology Fellowship, a 2-year multidisciplinary oncology training program for practicing physicians from LMIC. The fellowship was developed through collaboration with multiple institutional departments and external stakeholders. Eligible fellows are graduates of a recognized international medical school who have completed oncology training in a LMIC and confirm intent to practice in a LMIC. During the 2-year program, fellows rotate through Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Palliative Care, Diagnostic Radiology, radiation dosimetry, research, and leadership development. The program design is flexible and can be tailored to fit the trainee's clinical needs and interests and focuses on malignancies and technologies that are common in LMIC. The Global Oncology Fellowship was successfully established and supported by benefactor funds. Recruitment of the first trainee faced challenges related to COVID pandemic, completion of medical licensing exams, and obtaining a United States visa. The first fellow started in February 2023 with training ongoing. With the formal approval of the Global Oncology Fellowship in 2024, the program is recruiting for the 2025-2027 academic years. Short- and-long term assessments of the program are ongoing. The Mayo Clinic Global Oncology Fellowship is a multi-disciplinary training program developed to address the educational needs of oncologists in low-and-middle income countries. We hope to contribute to the number of highly trained oncology specialists in LMIC, who will go on to be leaders in clinical care, education, and research.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"799-803"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143371443","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":"Information Provision for Patients Who Undergo Resection of Colorectal Liver Metastases.","authors":"Nazim Bhimani, Mbathio Dieng, Patrick J Kelly, Thomas J Hugh","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02573-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02573-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Information provision to patients is helpful prior to and during cancer treatment. However, the level of information required or warranted varies, and no studies have examined this in patients who have had resection of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). The aims of this study are to assess how patients perceive information received from different healthcare providers and to examine factors that might be associated with the quality and satisfaction of the information received. This was a cross-sectional study of patients with a potentially curative resection for CRLM between 2010 and June 2021. Patients completed the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-INFO25 questionnaire. In total, 121 patients underwent resection. Of these, 85 were alive and were sent the questionnaire, and 52 (61%) responded. Overall, patients were very satisfied with the information they received and found it helpful (median score 100). No specific patient or disease-related factors were associated with the degree of satisfaction. This study demonstrates excellent overall satisfaction with the information provided to patients with CRLM. Areas of improvement include information about other supportive services outside the hospital. This information may be given by the specialists providing the care but may also be provided by the patient's general practitioners and the cancer nurse coordinators.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"774-782"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12504378/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143076196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","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":"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}