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Communication preferences related to over screening for cancer among older adults

The overall objective of this study is to explore the perspectives of older adults on incorporating and communicating risks, benefits and life expectancy into cancer screening decisions. The findings from this study will inform development of an intervention to reduce over-screening for breast, cervical, or colorectal cancers among average risk older adults who are not recommended for screening by current guidelines based on age. Average risk, including age, is defined by screening recommendations. A person is at average risk if they have not had cancer (as defined in the exclusion criteria) or colorectal polyp (within 10 years) or breast biopsy (within 10 years) and they are within the age range. Our hypothesis is that subjects will be more willing to discuss cessation of regular cancer screening risks, benefits, and life expectancy are incorporated into an ongoing dialogue between provider and subject.
Sol Rodriguez-Colon at srodriguezcolon@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or 717-531-5190
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18 year(s) or older
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Inclusion Criteria:
65 years or older
Willing to participate in focus group discussion
Exclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed with non-skin cancer within the past 5 years
Prevention, Education, Cancer
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Hershey, PA
State College, PA