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{"title":"Education Is Treatment: Integrating Chemosensory Dysfunction Education in Oncology Care.","authors":"Kara Stromberg, Valentina Parma, Kristen Manley, Dylan Sherry, Michael J Hall, Alissa A Nolden","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02641-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02641-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chemosensory dysfunction, defined as an altered or lost taste and smell, is a prevalent side effect of cancer treatment, with 93% of patients complaining of taste and 60% complaining of changes in smell. Despite their impact, it is an underrecognized symptom, impairing nutritional intake, quality of life, and treatment outcomes. Surprisingly, taste and smell changes are rarely assessed or addressed in oncology care. This commentary highlights the educational gap faced by clinicians and reports the results of a pilot educational intervention consisting of a 15-min podcast. The results indicate significant improvements in provider knowledge and confidence to support patients experiencing chemosensory dysfunction. By embedding chemosensory education into nutrition, survivorship, and interprofessional care pathways, clinicians can better recognize, document, and respond to these symptoms. Reframing taste and smell not as minor nuisances but as critical facets of patient well-being represents a shift toward more comprehensive oncology care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057080","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":"Acceptability of Stool-Based DNA Colorectal Cancer Screening among Black/African-American Patients Served by Federally Qualified Health Centers.","authors":"Evan Keiser, A Michelle Corbett, Onyema Chido-Amajuoyi, Allison Antoine, Carrie Stehman, Isabella Dorn, David Goines, Noelle K LoConte","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02631-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02631-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Colorectal cancer (CRC) has an increased burden among Black/African-American populations. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, home-based CRC screening options are being used more frequently. We conducted focus groups to understand the acceptability of stool-based DNA testing for CRC screening in this population. Ten focus groups about the acceptability of various CRC screening modalities were held with Black/African-American participants at two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Participants were separated into focus groups based on age and gender. Thematic analysis was carried out using NVivo. Across the groups, there were a total of 79 participants, of which 40.5% were aged 40-50 years (\"younger participants\"), 59.5% aged > 50 years (\"older participants\"), 53.2% male, and 46.8% female. Overall, knowledge was low regarding perceived risk of CRC. There was limited awareness of CRC screening options among younger patients and widespread lack of knowledge about stool-based DNA testing. Most respondents preferred colonoscopy as their first-choice screening test but were open to other screening tests. Stool-based DNA tests were more preferred among younger participants but was felt to be acceptable across all groups. Given the low awareness/knowledge of screening modalities identified in our study, educational interventions and shared decision making by primary care providers are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042717","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 Dental Oncology in Cancer Care: a Critical Component of Comprehensive Treatment, Education, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration- a Narrative Review.","authors":"Amany Hany Mohamed Kamel, Fatma AlKindi, Rawan AlHarrasi, Nadiya AlKindi","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02639-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02639-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dental oncology, a vital branch of special care dentistry, addresses the oral health needs of patients undergoing cancer treatment. This narrative review explores the critical role of dentists specializing in cancer care, known as \"onco-dentists,\" in managing the unique oral complications caused by cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. These treatments often lead to a range of oral health issues, such as mucositis, xerostomia, dental caries, periodontal disease, and trismus, significantly impacting a patient's quality of life and potentially disrupting cancer care. By providing tailored preventive and therapeutic interventions, onco-dentists enhance treatment outcomes and improve overall patient well-being. Furthermore, their collaboration with oncologists and other healthcare professionals promotes integrated care plans that address both cancer treatment and oral health management, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to patient care. This review aims to highlight the multifaceted role of onco-dentists, the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the necessity of proactive oral health management in comprehensive cancer care. Moreover, the review underscores the importance of education at multiple levels-integrating dental oncology into medical and dental curricula, raising public awareness, and providing patient education to empower individuals in managing their oral health during cancer treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057095","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":"Community-based Pathways to Normalising Healthcare Proxies.","authors":"Waseem Jerjes, Sarah Williams","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02642-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02642-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144030041","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":"Oncology for the \"On-Call\"-ogist: a Canadian Curriculum to Improve the Quality of Acute Oncology Education for General Medicine Trainees.","authors":"Kevin Yijun Fan, Shirley Tam, Leah Steinberg, Geoffrey Watson","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02634-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02634-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>General internal medicine (GIM) trainees manage many hospitalized cancer patients with complex care needs; however, most oncology educational resources focus on outpatient management. We aimed to develop and evaluate a novel and practical curriculum to improve the quality of oncology education to help GIM trainees care for cancer patients in the acute inpatient setting. A multi-specialty team of GIM trainees and medical oncology and palliative care physicians collaborated to develop a case-based, interactive curriculum built upon trainee input, involving three sessions focusing on respective domains of competency (DoC): (1) cancer diagnosis and staging, (2) oncological emergencies, and (3) end-of-life care. This curriculum was delivered to GIM trainees during their clinical rotations at Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto, Canada) and was evaluated using anonymized pre- and post-course surveys. Twenty-nine residents and medical students participated in this curriculum from August to December 2023. Upon completion of the course, trainees' satisfaction with their oncology knowledge for the purpose of inpatient care improved, and their comfort level improved in overall DoC 1, overall DoC 2, and two of five competencies within DoC 3. The efficacy of this curriculum demonstrates the feasibility of teaching specialized oncology principles to a generalist audience using a novel educational approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054568","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":"Enhancing Expertise in Reirradiation: Results from a Training Workshop Organized by Unicancer, the Federation of French Cancer Centers.","authors":"Arnaud Beddok, Geraldine Le Breton, Magda Saillard, Assiati Ali, Denise Donnarieix, Djouleika Djoubeiri, Xavier Graffeuil, Assia Lamrani-Ghaouti, Claude Malet, Céline Pinto, Sofia Rivera, Luc Delporte","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02611-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02611-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reirradiation (reRT) is an increasingly significant therapeutic option for managing recurrent cancers. Its implementation requires multidisciplinary expertise to address challenges such as patient selection, cumulative dose management, and advanced imaging integration. Despite its growing use, formal reRT-focused education remains limited. To address this gap, a national workshop was organized to enhance knowledge, promote collaboration, and establish a working group for reRT in France.Conducted in June 2024, the workshop was organized by Unicancer Formation, the training body of Unicancer, the federation of French cancer centers, which is a certified training organization ensuring compliance with national quality standards. The workshop aimed to achieve three core objectives: identifying eligible patients using advanced imaging and artificial intelligence, selecting optimal reRT techniques while addressing dose summation challenges, and fostering research and clinical trial participation. The program combined expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and group sessions. A roadmap guided the program's structure, with knowledge assessed through pre- and post-training multiple-choice questionnaires (MCQs) on clinical eligibility, dose management, imaging integration, and research development.Among 78 participants (62.7% radiation oncologists, 26.9% physicists, 10.4% radiation therapists), most were senior professionals (69.2%), representing cancer centers (46.2%), liberal practices (30.7%), and university hospitals (17.9%). MCQ scores improved significantly from 5.88 ± 1.29 to 7.74 ± 1.91 (p < 0.0001), with an average gain of 1.86 ± 1.51 points.The workshop significantly improved reRT-related knowledge and demonstrated the value of structured education in standardizing practices. Establishing a national working group lays the groundwork for future collaborative research and clinical advancements in reRT.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057093","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":"Making the BEST Decision-the BESTa Project: Description of the Design and Alpha Phases as Part of the Development of a Digital Decision Aid for Cancer Screening in Sweden.","authors":"Kaisa Fritzell, Johanna Wangmar, Berith Hedberg, Anke Woudstra, Anna Forsberg, Anders Kottorp, Karl A Franklin, Anna Jervaeus","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02633-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02633-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A digital decision aid for cancer screening can gather balanced information in one place and give individuals the opportunity to elucidate their knowledge, values and engage in shared decision-making. Research shows that ethnic minorities and individuals with various functional limitations participate in cancer screening to a lower extent, hence our ambition to make the decision aid as available and applicable as possible, regardless of end-users' traits. The aim was to describe the design and alpha phases of the development of a digital decision aid for CRC screening and tentative end-users' perceptions. Based on a scientific framework for development of decision aids, participants were recruited through multiple channels. The decision aid was evaluated in two steps, a paper version (design phase) and a website prototype (alpha phase), using the think-aloud approach. Data were rich with detailed suggestions for improvements of the decision aid and how it was perceived. A positive outlook on the decision aid was common. Certain words, wordings or visual features were considered difficult and worry or anxiety, related to the content, were expressed. The variation in the findings illustrates the challenges of decision aid development. Still, our findings emphasise the importance of designing a decision aid in co-creation with its end-users. Developing a digital decision aid is complex, why a well-established framework is essential. With the goal of an equal healthcare system, the inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds and functional limitations should not only be a fundamental aspect of all research, but a prerequisite.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143992909","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":"Quality Assessment of Chinese TikTok as a Source of Information About Esophageal Cancer.","authors":"Qi Ding, Lu Kang, Chao Zeng, Lu Chen, Jina Li","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02630-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02630-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Esophageal cancer is a prevalent cancer worldwide, with incidence rates rising significantly in recent years, particularly in high-risk regions where case numbers continue to escalate. As one of the most visited social media platforms globally, TikTok has emerged as a key source for health information. This study aims to evaluate Chinese TikTok videos on esophageal cancer, focusing on content integrity, informational quality, source credibility, usefulness, and reliability.: We assessed 246 esophageal cancer-related videos using the Content Integrity Score based on Goobie's coding scheme for content evaluation and the DISCERN instrument for assessing information reliability and treatment guidance. Videos were categorized by duration, source, publication year, and user engagement metrics (likes, comments, favorites, shares). Statistical analysis was conducted using Shapiro-Wilk, Kruskal-Wallis and post hoc Bonferroni tests. Additionally, Spearman's correlation analysis was applied to explore relationships between key quantitative variables. Of the videos analyzed, 212(86.2%) were uploaded by doctors, and 168(68.3%) lacked content related to risk factors. and 217(88.2%) had a quality score rated as poor or below. User engagement metrics, including likes, comments, saves, and shares, exhibited strong intercorrelations. However, only shares showed a weak correlation with DISCERN scores (R = 0.134, p = 0.036). Additionally, DISCERN scores were positively correlated with video duration (R = 0.352, p < 0.001). Chinese TikTok videos on esophageal cancer generally offer low-quality information that lacks accuracy and is insufficient for guiding patients in making informed health decisions. Given the low quality and reliability of such content, TikTok is not a suitable source for patient education.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144006521","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 Network Information-Based Behavior Change Wheel for Populations at High Risk of Developing Gastric Cancer.","authors":"Wen-Lei Huang, Shi-Guang Ren, Le-Jian He, Fen Xie, Hui-Lan Zhai, Dan-Dan Wang, Lu Jiang, Xue-Qin Li","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02632-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02632-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastric cancer remains a major health burden in China, with approximately 509,000 new cases and 400,000 deaths annually. However, awareness and compliance with early screening among high-risk populations are low. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a network information-based health education management model based on the behavior change wheel (BCW) theory, which provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and modifying behavior by targeting three key components: capability, opportunity, and motivation. A total of 260 high-risk individuals were recruited from two comparable communities, with 130 participants in each group. The control group received standard community-based education and follow-up, while the intervention group received a 1-year BCW-based program tailored to address behavioral barriers. The subjects in both groups were intervened for 1 year, and the gastroscopy rate after 1 year was observed, as well as awareness of gastric cancer prevention and control knowledge, smoking habits, and eating behaviors such as use of public chopsticks or meal sharing before and after the intervention. After the intervention, the test group showed a significantly higher gastroscopy rate, greater awareness of gastric cancer risk factors, and improved knowledge of screening and gastroscopy compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Moreover, the test group had lower smoking rates and higher adoption of healthy eating behaviors (P < 0.05). These findings suggest that the BCW-based model effectively enhances screening behaviors and health awareness in high-risk populations, promoting early detection and prevention of gastric cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052217","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":"Investigating the Utilisation of Linguistic Codes in Print and Electronic Media to Raise Cancer Awareness in Kenya.","authors":"Peter Mbugua, Phyllis W Mwangi, Eunice Nyamasyo","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02629-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02629-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored the role of linguistic codes in promoting cancer awareness within the ecological communication framework. This was achieved by examining how various linguistic codes were distributed among the mass media in Kenya. The three most widely used linguistic codes - Kiswahili, English and Gikuyu - were considered. Further, television and radio were selected from among the electronic media, while newspapers and posters represented the print media. Radio and television stations, as well as newspapers with nationwide coverage, were included. Posters were collected from the notice boards of public hospitals. The audio and audio-visual recordings, newspaper articles and posters were categorised under respective linguistic codes and quantified. Overall, English was the dominant code since it conveyed 70% of all the pieces of information collected. The dominance of English was more pronounced in the print medium (98%) than in the electronic medium (46%). Low utilisation of indigenous languages may have contributed to low cancer awareness and an increasing cancer burden in Kenya. Effectively, the study recommends more use of the indigenous language in both the print and the electronic media.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144038698","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}