breast cancer

Mayo Clinic and ASU Faculty Awarded $3.1M for Joint Cancer Survivorship Efforts

An important milestone has been reached with joint efforts between Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University regarding Cancer Survivorship. Specifically, a major RO1 National Institutes of Health/National[...]

By Sumedha G. Penheiter • July 29, 2015
Barriers and Beliefs that Contribute to Late Stage Treatment of Breast Cancer in African American Women

Researchers Steven C. Ames, Ph.D. Sarah Osian, Ph.D. (UF Health) Gerardo Colón-Otero, M.D. Summary Utilizing focus groups with African American women residing in Health Zone[...]

By OHDR Admin • October 2, 2014
Examining Reasons for Breast Cancer Disparities in African American Women in Duval County, FL

Steven C. Ames, Ph.D. Consultant, Hematology and Oncology Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida Abstract Nationwide statistics report that Duval County (Greater Jacksonville, FL) has the highest[...]

By OHDR Admin • September 11, 2014
Living Cancer Out Loud: The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) in Arizona

According to the American Cancer Society, early screening and diagnosis for breast cancer saves thousands of lives every year. But, within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,[...]

By Marion Kelly • September 9, 2014
Toward Interventions: Identifying Mediators Of Mammographic Screening Adherence In Higher Risk Native Women In A Minnesota Tribe

Researcher Wesley O. Petersen, Ph.D. Summary Increase breast cancer screening participation in Bemidji area women.

By OHDR Admin • September 4, 2014