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Presentation:  Is research the right track for you?
April 24, 2008 @ 9:00-10:00 AM
Deciding which career path to chose is an important decision.  If you are a student considering a career in research, a new researcher, or an experienced researcher, you will not want to miss this discussion.  Leslie Cooper, PhD, MPH, BSN, RN, from the National Cancer Institute and US Public Health Service Corps will be available for a discussion focused on opportunities for careers in research at the National Institute of Health.

Presenter:  Leslie Cooper, National Cancer Institute (pictured)
Location:  1601 Greene St (Williams Brice Nursing Building), Room 409, Columbia, SC

For more information, contact Madeline Broderick, 803.734.4460.

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Presentation:  Assessing Psychosocial and Cultural Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Among African Americans
April 3, 2008 @ 5:00-6:30 PM
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer diagnosed and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Colonoscopy has been found to be an effective tool for the control and prevention of colorectal cancer, yet it is underutilized by African Americans (AAs). Consequently, AAs with CRC are diagnosed at late stages and suffer disproportionately higher mortality rates for CRC.

To successfully reduce the burden of CRC among AAs, a necessary first step is improved understanding of factors influencing AAs’ choices to seek and receive colonoscopies. As such, this study was designed to assess barriers to colonoscopy screening among AAs and to identify specific motivational strategies to increase AAs’ utilization of colonoscopy.

Presenter:  Marcie Wright, PhD Candidate (pictured)
Location:  2221 Devine St, Room 225, Columbia, SC

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Macedonia Baptist Church January 26, 2008">January 26, 2008 The State Baptist Young Woman's Auxiliary (YWA) in conjunction with the SC Cancer Disparities Community Network conduct a workshop to educate and inform members of the church and community about cervical and prostate cancer in African Americans. This workshop was held, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Darlington, SC. The coordinators for this event were Lanina Gordon, Pamela Ball and Deidre Odom. » VIEW PHOTOS

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