SMJ articles in the category "cancer prevention"

Original Article

Hormonal Contraceptives for Endometrial Cancer Prevention in Obese and High-Risk Women in Virginia

Objectives: Endometrial cancer remains the fourth most common malignancy among US women, and hormonal contraceptives drastically reduce this risk. The study objectives were to assess the prescribing patterns, counseling practices, and knowledge of family physicians and obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) regarding hormonal contraceptives, obesity, and cancer prevention. Methods: A 25-question survey was…

Posted in: cancer prevention 3 endometrial cancer 5 hormonal contraceptives 2 Obesity 70

Original Article

Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions and Knowledge of the USPSTF Guidelines on Breast Self-Examination

Objectives: In 2009, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published revised guidelines for breast cancer screening, which recommended against teaching breast self-examination (BSE). The objective of this study was to assess providers’ perceptions and knowledge regarding these updated guidelines. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was administered to 205 attending…

Posted in: breast cancer 44 cancer prevention 3 cancer screening 4

Expired CME Article

Approach to Communicating with Patients About the Use of Nutritional Supplements in Cancer Care

In recent years, complementary and alternative medicine has become popular among the general population in the Western world. Cancer patients have joined this global trend, often seeking supplements to conventional oncologic care, usually without their physicians’ knowledge. Among the most common forms of complementary and alternative medicine used by cancer…

Posted in: alternative medicine 3 antioxidants 2 cancer care 2 cancer prevention 3 dietary supplements 4 integrative medicine 4 patient-centered care 7
SMA Menu