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| Susan T VadaparampilSummaryAffiliation: University of South Florida Country: USA Publications
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The impact of acculturation on awareness of genetic testing for increased cancer risk among Hispanics in the year 2000 National Health Interview SurveySusan T Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 15:618-23. 2006..These factors must be taken into account when informing individuals about the role of genetics in cancer risk and providing cancer genetic health services...
Physician exposure to and attitudes toward advertisements for genetic tests for inherited cancer susceptibilitySusan Thomas Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Am J Med Genet A 135:41-6. 2005..At that time, one-quarter of the physicians considered advertisements to play an important role in their clinical decision making, suggesting attention to other sources of information and additional factors...
Measurement of psychological factors associated with genetic testing for hereditary breast, ovarian and colon cancersSusan T Vadaparampil
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive LCS FOW, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Fam Cancer 4:195-206. 2005..Our results show deficits in the existing body of literature on psychological factors associated with CGT including limited documentation of psychometrics and variability in instrumentation...
Oncology nurses' perceptions of barriers to discussion of fertility preservation with patients with cancerLindsey King
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Clin J Oncol Nurs 12:467-76. 2008....
Physician referral for fertility preservation in oncology patients: a national study of practice behaviorsGwendolyn P Quinn
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Clin Oncol 27:5952-7. 2009..This study examined the referral practices of oncologists in the United States...
Discussion of fertility preservation with newly diagnosed patients: oncologists' viewsGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
J Cancer Surviv 1:146-55. 2007..This qualitative study sought to identify current physician FP communication practices and determine factors that may impact communication efforts regarding FP...
Trends in clinical practice and nurses' attitudes about fertility preservation for pediatric patients with cancerHeather Clayton
Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute and Department of Community and Family Health in College of Public Health at University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
Oncol Nurs Forum 35:249-55. 2008..To examine trends in fertility preservation attitudes and behaviors of pediatric oncology nurses and evaluate their awareness of fertility preservation guidelines published in June 2006 by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)...
Impact of physicians' personal discomfort and patient prognosis on discussion of fertility preservation with young cancer patientsGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Patient Educ Couns 77:338-43. 2009..This study sought to determine if physician's personal discomfort with the topic of FP and a patient's prognosis would have an impact on the likelihood of discussing FP with cancer patients...
Factors associated with preimplantation genetic diagnosis acceptance among women concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancerSusan T Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Division of Population Sciences, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Genet Med 11:757-65. 2009..To assess sociodemographic, clinical, awareness, and attitudinal factors associated with acceptance of preimplantation genetic diagnosis among women concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer...
A pilot study of hereditary breast and ovarian knowledge among a multiethnic group of Hispanic women with a personal or family history of cancerSusan T Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 14:99-106. 2010..To examine knowledge about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) among Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban women...
Satisfaction with physician recommendation for and information about genetic counseling among breast cancer patientsSusan T Vadaparampil
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Breast J 17:79-82. 2011..From a clinical perspective, the optimal time for attending GC may be BDS. Nevertheless, breast cancer patients appear satisfied with physician recommendation of and information related to GC, regardless of when they attend...
Colorectal cancer survivors' interest in genetic testing for hereditary cancer: implications for universal tumor screeningDeborah Cragun
Department of Community and Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 16:493-9. 2012..This study explores interest in genetic testing for hereditary CRC among CRC patients who have never received genetic counseling or testing...
Cognitive and Psychological Impact of BRCA Genetic Counseling in Before and After Definitive Surgery Breast Cancer PatientsJuliette Christie
Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Population Science, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Ann Surg Oncol 19:4003-11. 2012..To examine changes in cancer-related knowledge, distress, and decisional conflict from pre- to post-genetic counseling (GC) in before (BDS) and after (ADS) definitive surgery breast cancer (BC) patients...
Developing a referral system for fertility preservation among patients with newly diagnosed cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
J Natl Compr Canc Netw 9:1219-25. 2011..Through referring and providing patient information, this referral system allows oncologists to fulfill their obligation and make informed decisions about fertility preservation, thereby improving the full cancer care continuum...
Perceptions of colorectal cancer among three ethnic subgroups of US blacks: a qualitative studyClement K Gwede
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Division of Population Sciences, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
J Natl Med Assoc 103:669-80. 2011..The study has important implications for the design of educational materials and targeted interventions for diverse groups of US blacks...
High risk men's perceptions of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis for hereditary breast and ovarian cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
Hum Reprod 25:2543-50. 2010..This study sought to explore perceptions and attitudes towards PGD among males who either carry a BRCA mutation or have a partner or first degree relative with a BRCA mutation...
Conflict between values and technology: perceptions of preimplantation genetic diagnosis among women at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Fam Cancer 8:441-9. 2009..Further research is needed to determine how this population would like this information presented to them and how best to instruct health care professionals to present this topic to women who do not know to ask about it...
Physicians' undecided attitudes toward posthumous reproduction: fertility preservation in cancer patients with a poor prognosisGwendolyn P Quinn
Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
J Support Oncol 10:160-5. 2012..In a national study of US oncologists, we examined attitudes toward the use of fertility preservation among patients with a poor prognosis, focusing on attitudes toward posthumous reproduction...
High-risk consumers' perceptions of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for hereditary cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysisGwendolyn P Quinn
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
Genet Med 14:191-200. 2012....
BRCA carriers' thoughts on risk management in relation to preimplantation genetic diagnosis and childbearing: when too many choices are just as difficult as noneGwendolyn P Quinn
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Division of Population Sciences, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Oncologic Science, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Fertil Steril 94:2473-5. 2010....
Enhancing oncology health care provider's sensitivity to cultural communication to reduce cancer disparities: a pilot studyGwendolyn P Quinn
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Cancer Educ 26:322-5. 2011..Findings from a pre-post test indicate an overall positive response to the workshop. Results from this study can help inform future efforts to enhance cultural competency among health providers...
Awareness, perceptions, and provider recommendation related to genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer risk among at-risk Hispanic women: similarities and variations by sub-ethnicitySusan T Vadaparampil
Department of Oncologic Sciences, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Genet Couns 19:618-29. 2010..This study provides important preliminary information about areas related to HBOC that require additional education in the Hispanic community as a whole and by sub-ethnicity...
Frozen hope: fertility preservation for women with cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center USF Health Outcomes, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Midwifery Womens Health 55:175-80. 2010....
Experiences of genetic counseling for BRCA1/2 among recently diagnosed breast cancer patients: a qualitative inquirySusan T Vadaparampil
College of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
J Psychosoc Oncol 26:33-52. 2008..Thus, many women felt the information provided during GC had little utility with respect to their current breast cancer diagnosis...
Fertility preservation and adolescent/young adult cancer patients: physician communication challengesGwendolyn P Quinn
University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Department of Oncologic Sciences, Tampa, Florida 33647, USA
J Adolesc Health 44:394-400. 2009..This paper provides a preliminary exploration into the barriers experienced by physicians in discussing cancer related fertility issues with patients aged 12-18...
Development of a brochure for increasing awareness of inherited breast cancer in black womenSusan T Vadaparampil
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 15:59-67. 2011..Further, the complexity of our subject matter (i.e., inherited breast and ovarian cancer) underscores the importance of using inviting visuals and personal vignettes, while maintaining a simple and clear message...
Missed clinical opportunities: provider recommendations for HPV vaccination for 11-12 year old girls are limitedSusan T Vadaparampil
Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Vaccine 29:8634-41. 2011....
Knowledge about hereditary colorectal cancer among colorectal cancer survivorsSusan T Vadaparampil
Moffitt Cancer Center, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 14:603-9. 2010..Seven items (with potential responses of yes/no/don't know) assessed patients' knowledge. A t-test was conducted to compare composite knowledge among individuals at increased risk for CRC to those who were not at increased risk...
Exploring disparities and variability in perceptions and self-reported colorectal cancer screening among three ethnic subgroups of U. S. BlacksClement K Gwede
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
Oncol Nurs Forum 37:581-91. 2010..To explore perceptions of colorectal cancer (CRC) and self-reported CRC screening behaviors among ethnic subgroups of U. S. blacks...
Prevalence of cancer visits by physician specialty, 1997-2006Benjamin M Craig
Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612 9416, USA
J Cancer Educ 25:548-55. 2010..Thus, when trying to contact cancer patients or their physicians, health administrators, researchers, and practitioners should consider targeting general surgeons and primary care physicians in addition to hem/onc specialists...
Recall of and reactions to a surgeon referral letter for BRCA genetic counseling among high-risk breast cancer patientsSusan T Vadaparampil
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Ann Surg Oncol 16:1973-81. 2009..This qualitative study examined the impact of a surgeon referral letter on recently diagnosed breast cancer patients' uptake of BRCA GC...
Preferences for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer information among Mexican, Cuban and Puerto Rican women at riskGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
Public Health Genomics 14:248-58. 2011..Little is known about the preferences of at-risk Hispanic women to gain information on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC)...
Strategies for assessing community challenges and strengths for cancer disparities participatory research and outreachClement K Gwede
Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Health Promot Pract 11:876-87. 2010..The TBCCN is one of 25 programs nationwide addressing cancer disparities through sustainable community-based participatory research, outreach, and screening activities...
Institutional availability of fertility preservationSusan T Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Clin Pediatr (Phila) 47:302-5. 2008
A pilot study to examine patient awareness and provider discussion of the impact of cancer treatment on fertility in a registry-based sample of African American women with breast cancerSusan T Vadaparampil
Department of Oncologic Science, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Support Care Cancer 20:2559-64. 2012..e., ≤age 40), little is known about patient awareness of or provider discussion related to fertility in this group. We examined African American women's awareness of the possible impact of cancer treatment on fertility...
Important considerations for recruiting women to cancer genetics studies in Puerto RicoEuna M August
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Cancer Educ 27:105-11. 2012..These recommendations can inform the design of cancer research projects and interventions targeting the Puerto Rican population...
Initial efforts in community engagement with health care providers: perceptions of barriers to care for cancer patients in Puerto RicoVANI N SIMMONS
Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
P R Health Sci J 30:28-34. 2011....
A national survey about human papillomavirus vaccination: what we didn't ask, but physicians wanted us to knowGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 25:254-8. 2012..Qualitative analyses of free text physician responses may offer a more complete and physician-driven description of influences on human papillomavirus vaccine recommendation...
HPV vaccine information-seeking behaviors among US physicians: government, media, or colleagues?Shalanda A Bynum
Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33612 9416, USA
Vaccine 29:5090-3. 2011..05). There is a need for targeted HPV vaccine communication approaches based on sociodemographic and physician specialty characteristics...
State laws and regulations addressing third-party reimbursement for infertility treatment: implications for cancer survivorsGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Tampa, Florida University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Fertil Steril 95:72-8. 2011..To examine codified state policies related to infertility and assess their implications for cancer patients. Lack of insurance is often identified as a barrier to use of fertility preservation (FP) services...
Sensitivity of self-report mammography use in older womenBenjamin M Craig
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612 9416, USA
Am J Prev Med 37:441-4. 2009..Recent survey evidence indicates a decline in mammography use among older women...
Do Breast Cancer Patients Tested in the Oncology Care Setting Share BRCA Mutation Results with Family Members and Health Care Providers?Susan T Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Cancer Epidemiol 2012:498062. 2012....
Patient-physician communication barriers regarding fertility preservation among newly diagnosed cancer patientsGwendolyn P Quinn
College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Soc Sci Med 66:784-9. 2008....
Factors predicting prostate specific antigen testing among first-degree relatives of prostate cancer patientsSusan Thomas Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MOD3, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 13:753-8. 2004....
Genetic risk assessments in individuals at high risk for inherited breast cancer in the breast oncology care settingTuya Pal
Population Sciences Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Cancer Control 19:255-66. 2012..Knowledge about the risk for hereditary cancer at or as close as possible to the time of diagnosis allows patients access to the most risk reduction options available...
Updating and refining a study brochure for a cancer registry-based study of BRCA mutations among young African American breast cancer patients: lessons learnedSusan T Vadaparampil
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
J Community Genet 1:63-71. 2010..This approach can be readily adapted to develop study recruitment materials for individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds...
Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological and activity-based interventions for cancer-related fatiguePaul B Jacobsen
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa FL 33612, USA
Health Psychol 26:660-7. 2007..Fatigue is among the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by cancer patients...
Pediatric oncology nurses' attitudes related to discussing fertility preservation with pediatric cancer patients and their familiesSusan T Vadaparampil
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Tampa, Florida, USA
J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 24:255-63. 2007..Therefore, with appropriate intervention, nurses may play a key role in facilitating discussions regarding FP with patients and families...
Psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling and testingSusan Thomas Vadaparampil
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Tampa, FL, USA
Semin Oncol Nurs 20:186-95. 2004..IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: By addressing the psychosocial issues faced by patients undergoing genetic testing for cancer, nurses have the potential to maximize opportunities for prevention, early detection, and healthy coping...
Psychosocial and behavioral impact of genetic counseling and testingSusan Thomas Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Breast Dis 27:97-108. 2006....
Awareness of genetic testing for increased cancer risk in the year 2000 National Health Interview SurveyLouise Wideroff
National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892 7344, USA
Community Genet 6:147-56. 2003..This study explores factors associated with differential awareness of genetic tests for increased cancer risk in the US...
Preventive health behaviors and familial breast cancerLisa Madlensky
University of California San Diego Cancer Center, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 0901, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 14:2340-5. 2005..To examine medical and lifestyle preventive behaviors among women with varying levels of familial breast cancer risk...
Research Grants
- Social Marketing and Cancer Genetics among HispanicsSusan Vadaparampil; Fiscal Year: 2007....
