HPV Vaccines Among University Students: Understanding Barriers and Facilitators of Vaccine Uptake.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and plays a significant role in cervical, penile, anal, vaginal, vulvar, and oropharyngeal cancers as well as non-cancerous genital warts and genital dysplasia. In the United States, there are approximately 46,000 new HPV-related cancers a year. There is an effective vaccine to prevent over 90% of these cancers and other HPV-related diseases; however, those that are aged 18-26 have the lowest vaccine rates among eligible age groups.

Does Community Affluence Improve Survival of Colorectal Cancer?

Introduction: Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. Lower SES and lack of health insurance coverage are 2 known risk factors for lower colorectal cancer survival.

Racial Disparities in Prostate Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Persist Despite Community Affluence.

Purpose: The aims of this investigation were to evaluate racial disparities in prostate cancer among men living in a relatively affluent community with access to high quality healthcare.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included 1363 cases with prostate cancer entered into the Stony Brook Cancer Center registry between 2010 and 2020. Demographic and other factors, including the Distressed Community Index (DCI) which provides an indicator of socioeconomic status by zip code, were analyzed as predictors of later stage disease using logistic regression.