Publications by authors named "Nat C Jones"

While the incidence of cervical cancer continues to decrease, there is a significant discrepancy in incidence rates and screening behaviors among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white patients in the USA. This project examines the relationship between Spanish health literacy and cervical cancer screening knowledge, attitudes, and practices among native Spanish-speaking patients at risk for cervical cancer at the USF BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic, a student-run free clinic in Tampa, FL. Spanish-speaking patients ≥21 years (n = 34) participated in a quality improvement project that included an assessment of Spanish health literacy and a written survey on cervical cancer knowledge.

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Lynch syndrome is the most common form of hereditary colorectal cancer and is associated with an increased incidence of endometrial cancer, small bowel cancer, and other malignancies. The advent of immune checkpoint blockade, next-generation sequencing, and precision medicine molecular tumor boards have revolutionized the current treatment landscape for many cancers and allowed for more creative approaches to treating patients. In addition, tissue agnostic approvals have also served as valid treatment options for patients with otherwise untreatable cancers.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study examines the experiences of negative healthcare, depression, and anxiety among transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in the Tampa Bay area.
  • Survey results showed that 61% of participants experienced conversion therapy and 54% were denied care, with significant levels of depression and anxiety linked to denying care.
  • A notable percentage (60.5% for mental health and 43% for medical care) expressed fear of seeking help, highlighting a potential link between negative experiences and avoidance of healthcare services.
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Biobanks have the potential to be robust resource for understanding potential cancer risks associated with gender-affirming interventions. In this narrative review, we synthesized the current published literature regarding the inclusion of TGD health data in cancer biorepositories and cancer research conducted on biospecimens. Of the 6986 initial results, 153 (2.

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Purpose: Biobanks usually do not collect transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) demographic information, hindering research on cancer risk and biological effects related to gender-affirming interventions.

Methods: In August 2019, 172 scientists involved in biobanking research at a single institution (H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL) were invited to complete a survey measuring knowledge and attitudes about TGD health and research practices.

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