A5103076671- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Metastasis and carcinoma case studies
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
2023-2024
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2023-2024
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
2024
People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at high risk for anal cancer. Anal cancer screenings recommended annually US veterans HIV. Screenings can identify treatable precursor lesions and prevent development. In a previous study, we found screening rate to be only 15%. Semistructured interviews were conducted Veterans Affairs (VA) providers who treat Participants described their experiences screenings. Researchers developed codebook based on Theoretical Domains Framework...
Background. Solid organ transplantation is a risk predictor for virally-mediated anal squamous intraepithelial lesions and cancer (anal disease). Precancerous can be detected by screening, treatment may prevent progression. Screening recommendations are not well defined. We aim to define prevalence describe predictors disease in large population of solid transplant recipients. Methods. Retrospective single-center cohort analysis included recipients cared between 2001 2022 (N = 15 362). The...
Although squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) is a relatively uncommon malignancy in United States, it continues to increase incidence. Treatment for locoregional disease includes mitomycin and 5-fluorouracil with radiation. This combination associated significant toxicity, limiting its use patients who are older or have certain comorbidities. Carboplatin paclitaxel (C/P) an accepted treatment regimen metastatic SCCA. We aim evaluate efficacy toxicity weekly C/P given radiation unable...
BACKGROUND: Anal cancer disproportionately affects people living with HIV. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest single provider healthcare to HIV in U.S. and recommends all veterans be screened for anal annually. There are barriers developing successful screening programs, screenings within have been underutilized. OBJECTIVE: This study aims identify facilitators programs Affairs. DESIGN: a qualitative involving semistructured virtual interviews. Thematic analysis was used...