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cancer prevention |
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Awareness of Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk Among Hispanics: Current Status and Future DirectionsSusan T. Vadaparampil, Ph.D., M.P.H.Speaker Dr. Vadaparampil is Assistant Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. Learning Objective To be able to describe the current status of awareness researching genetic testing for cancer risk among Hispanics, identify factors associated with awareness, and discuss future directions Target Audience Researchers and clinicians actively involved in topics that relate to cancer prevention and control Date/Time/Place Friday, October 28, 2005 11:00 a.m. For Additional Information Office of Preventive Oncology If you are a person with a disability and require any assistive device, services or other reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact the Office of Preventive Oncology at 301-496-8640 at least one week in advance of the lecture date to discuss your accommodation needs. |
Educational objectives: To better comprehend current research in various aspects of cancer prevention and control, including current challenges and methods used by investigators to address gaps, advance the field, and promote application of successful strategies, and to better identify various bio-statistical methods and appropriate conditions for application in cancer prevention and control research.
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