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Cecilia Brown
Articles by Cecilia Brown
What Nurses Should Know About How Socioeconomic Status, Health Care Resources Affect Survival in Black Patients With Myeloma
Cecilia Brown
Multiple Myeloma
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June 6, 2024
These factors may drive disparities in care for Black patients with multiple myeloma.
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Health Inequities May Be a Factor in Oral Anticancer Medication Adherence in Myeloma
Cecilia Brown
Multiple Myeloma
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June 4, 2024
A new study shows why it's important for nurses to be aware of how social determinants of health affect medication adherence.
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Disparities in Hospice Use Remain in Patients With Myeloma
Cecilia Brown
Multiple Myeloma
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June 4, 2024
It's important for nurses to recognize opportunities to address racial disparities in hospice use and access.
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Nurse-Provided Education on Myeloma Clinical Trials May Help Address Disparities
Cecilia Brown
Multiple Myeloma
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June 2, 2024
Clinical trial knowledge is related to the likelihood of participation.
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GRIFFIN Analysis Shows Quadruplet Regimen Provides Clinical Benefit for Black Patients With Myeloma
Cecilia Brown
Multiple Myeloma
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May 10, 2024
The study results underscore the importance of equitable treatment access for all patients.
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Racial Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Treatment, Outcomes: What Nurses Should Know
Cecilia Brown
Multiple Myeloma
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May 9, 2024
New research shows there is increasing racial disparity in treatment utilization over time among patients with MM.
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Care for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Varies Based on Social Determinants of Health
Cecilia Brown
Multiple Myeloma
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May 8, 2024
A new study shows why it’s critical for nurses to be aware of how social determinants of health affect patients with MM.
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Nurses Play Role in Addressing Disparities Through Multiple Myeloma Screening Program
Cecilia Brown
Multiple Myeloma
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May 7, 2024
A team developed a community-wide MM screening program for those who are Black and 50 years of age or older.
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Study Shows Prevalence of Sexuality, Fertility Challenges in Young Survivors of Breast Cancer
Cecilia Brown
SABCS 2023
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December 19, 2023
Nearly half of young women who are breast cancer survivors experienced sexual dysfunction more than 5 years after diagnosis.
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Should Mental Health Referrals Be Integrated as a Best Practice for Breast Cancer?
Cecilia Brown
SABCS 2023
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December 19, 2023
Referral sources should “be mindful of the language used” and a patient’s ability to access services.
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Study Shows Age-Related Breast Tissue Features Differ in Women With BRCA Mutations
Cecilia Brown
SABCS 2023
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December 5, 2023
Features of accelerated tissue aging were discovered in carriers of germline mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2.
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Hormonal Contraceptive Use Linked With Increased Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA1 Carriers
Cecilia Brown
SABCS 2023
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December 4, 2023
Hormonal contraception is associated with a 20-30% relative increase in risk for those with a BRCA1 pathogenic variant.
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Male Breast Cancer Survival Rates Show No Improvement for Over a Decade
Cecilia Brown
SABCS 2023
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December 4, 2023
Survival rates have not improved even when adjusting for treatment and clinicopathological features.
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Clinical Research Nurse Navigation Improves Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Enrollment, Diversity
Cecilia Brown
SABCS 2023
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December 3, 2023
Improving diversity in trial participation may help researchers understand differences in tumor biology.
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