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Social integration and survival after diagnosis of colorectal cancer by Sarma, Elizabeth A., Kawachi, Ichiro, Poole, Elizabeth M., Tworoger, Shelley S., Giovannucci, Edward L., Fuchs, Charles S., Bao, Ying

“…BACKGROUND Although larger social networks have been associated with lower all‐cause mortality, few studies have examined whether social integration predicts…”
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Promoting mammography screening among Chinese American women using a message-framing intervention by Sun, Yiyuan, Sarma, Elizabeth A, Moyer, Anne, Messina, Catherine R

“…Highlights • Chinese American women are underrepresented in mammography screening intervention research. • We evaluated a culturally targeted message framing…”
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Symptoms and signs of lung cancer prior to diagnosis: case–control study using electronic health records from ambulatory care within a large US-based tertiary care centre by Prado, Maria G, Kessler, Larry G, Au, Margaret A, Burkhardt, Hannah A, Zigman Suchsland, Monica, Kowalski, Lesleigh, Stephens, Kari A, Yetisgen, Meliha, Walter, Fiona M, Neal, Richard D, Lybarger, Kevin, Thompson, Caroline A, Al Achkar, Morhaf, Sarma, Elizabeth A, Turner, Grace, Farjah, Farhood, Thompson, Matthew J

“…ObjectiveLung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in the USA. While most patients are diagnosed following symptomatic presentation, no…”
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How Timely Is Diagnosis of Lung Cancer? Cohort Study of Individuals with Lung Cancer Presenting in Ambulatory Care in the United States by Zigman Suchsland, Monica, Kowalski, Lesleigh, Burkhardt, Hannah A, Prado, Maria G, Kessler, Larry G, Yetisgen, Meliha, Au, Maggie A, Stephens, Kari A, Farjah, Farhood, Schleyer, Anneliese M, Walter, Fiona M, Neal, Richard D, Lybarger, Kevin, Thompson, Caroline A, Achkar, Morhaf Al, Sarma, Elizabeth A, Turner, Grace, Thompson, Matthew

“…The diagnosis of lung cancer in ambulatory settings is often challenging due to non-specific clinical presentation, but there are currently no clinical quality…”
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Achieving Diagnostic Excellence for Cancer: Symptom Detection as a Partner to Screening by Sarma, Elizabeth A., Walter, Fiona M., Kobrin, Sarah C.

“…Sarma et al discuss the need to expand early cancer detection to include both screening and symptom detection to achieve the goal of diagnostic excellence for…”
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Barriers to screening mammography by Sarma, Elizabeth A.

“…Breast cancer (BRCA) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the USA, and mammography is an effective means for the early detection of…”
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Cancer symptom awareness in the US: Sociodemographic differences in a population-based survey of adults by Sarma, Elizabeth A., Rendle, Katharine A., Kobrin, Sarah C.

“…Symptom awareness may improve cancer outcomes by prompting timely help-seeking and diagnosis. Research in the UK has shown lower symptom awareness among…”
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A Proposal to Improve the Early Diagnosis of Symptomatic Cancers in the United States by Sarma, Elizabeth A, Kobrin, Sarah C, Thompson, Matthew J

“…Many people are diagnosed with cancer after presenting with signs and symptoms of their disease to a healthcare provider. Research from developed countries…”
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Negative cancer beliefs: Socioeconomic differences from the awareness and beliefs about cancer survey by Sarma, Elizabeth A., Quaife, Samantha L., Rendle, Katharine A., Kobrin, Sarah C.

“…Objective Socioeconomic gaps in cancer mortality may be driven partially by poorer uptake of early detection behaviors among lower socioeconomic status (SES)…”
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Cancer screening: health impact, prevalence, correlates, and interventions by Sarma, Elizabeth A., Silver, Michelle I., Kobrin, Sarah C., Marcus, Pamela M., Ferrer, Rebecca A.

“…Objective: Cancer screening tests have helped to reduce cancer deaths. We provide an overview of recent research pertaining to the definition, health impact,…”
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Cancer Symptom Recognition and Anticipated Delays in Seeking Care Among U.S. Adults by Rendle, Katharine A., Sarma, Elizabeth A., Quaife, Samantha L., Blake, Kelly D., Moser, Richard P., Suls, Jerry M., Edwards, Heather M., Kobrin, Sarah C.

“…Early stage diagnosis strongly predicts cancer survival. Recognition of potential symptoms of cancer may improve survival by reducing time to seeking care…”
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Effects of Message Framing on Cervical Cancer Screening Knowledge and Intentions Related to Primary HPV Testing by Ogden, Shannon N, Leskinen, Emily A, Sarma, Elizabeth A, Wainwright, Jocelyn V, Rendle, Katharine A

“…Numerous national guidelines now include primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing as a recommended screening option for cervical cancer in the United States…”
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Is There a Spillover Effect of Targeted Dietary Change on Untargeted Health Behaviors? Evidence From a Dietary Modification Trial by Sarma, Elizabeth A., Moyer, Anne, Messina, Catherine R., Laroche, Helena H., Snetselaar, Linda, Van Horn, Linda, Lane, Dorothy S.

“…Background. The gateway behavior hypothesis posits that change in a health behavior targeted for modification may promote positive changes in other untargeted…”
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Psychosocial predictors of mammography history among Chinese American women without a recent mammogram by Miller, Brittany C., Sarma, Elizabeth A., Sun, Yiyuan, Messina, Catherine R., Moyer, Anne

“…Chinese American women have lower rates of mammography screening compared with non-Hispanic White women. Although the extent of perceived barriers, as…”
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Patient and tumour characteristics of screening‐age adults diagnosed with screen‐detected versus symptomatic colon cancer by Sarma, Elizabeth A., Thompson, Matthew J., Bowles, Erin J. A., Burnett‐Hartman, Andrea N., Hubbard, Rebecca A., Yu, Onchee, Chubak, Jessica

“…Aim International studies have shown that most colon cancers are diagnosed among people with symptoms, but research is limited in the United States. Here, we…”
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Why Psychology Matters in Veterinary Medicine by Siess, Samantha, Marziliano, Allison, Sarma, Elizabeth A., Sikorski, Lauren E., Moyer, Anne

“…As companion animals become more central to individuals and families, there are countless ways that veterinary medical practice can benefit from understanding…”
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Mediators of Change in Psychosocial Interventions for Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review by Moyer, Anne, Goldenberg, Matthew, Hall, Matthew A., Knapp-Oliver, Sarah K., Sohl, Stephanie J., Sarma, Elizabeth A., Schneider, Stefan

“…Careful reviews and meta-analyses have made valuable contributions to understanding the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients. An…”
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Social Integration and Survival after Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis by Sarma, Elizabeth A., Kawachi, Ichiro, Poole, Elizabeth M., Tworoger, Shelley S., Giovannucci, Edward L., Fuchs, Charles S., Bao, Ying

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