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Experiences and Concerns of Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual Survivors of Colorectal Cancer

Allyson Baughman
Melissa A. Clark
Ulrike Boehmer
ONF 2017, 44(3), 350-357 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.350-357
Purpose/Objectives: To identify the experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) survivors of colorectal cancer (CRC) and to expand the current understanding of LGB survivorship by obtaining in-depth knowledge of survivorship among individuals with a cancer other than breast or prostate...
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Perceived Benefits and Barriers of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Chinese American Women

Wei-Chen Tung
Minggen Lu
Michelle Granner
ONF 2017, 44(2), 247-254 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.247-254
Purpose/Objectives: To explore the perceived benefits and barriers to cervical cancer screening among Chinese American women using stages of the Transtheoretical Model of Change. Design: Cross-sectional design with self-report surveys. Setting: Chinese communities (e.g., churches, supermarkets,...
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African American Women’s Recollected Experiences of Adherence to Breast Cancer Treatment

Sue P. Heiney
DeAnne K. Hilfinger Messias
Tisha M. Felder
Kenneth W. Phelps
Jada C. Quinn
ONF 2017, 44(2), 217-224 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.217-224
Purpose/Objectives: To explore African American women’s recollected experiences of breast cancer treatment. Research Approach: Qualitative description and narrative analysis. Setting: South Carolina Oncology Associates, an outpatient oncology clinic serving rural and urban populations. Participants...
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Symptom Burden: Experiences of Puerto Rican Men With Prostate Cancer Prior to External Beam Radiation Therapy

Velda J. Gonzalez
Susan C. McMillan
Maureen Groer
Segundo Imbert
Jamie Tome
Elsa Pedro
CJON 2017, 21(1), 104-112 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.104-112
Background: Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men in Puerto Rico, and external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a popular treatment. Although symptom management is a clinical priority of comprehensive oncology care, symptom assessment at the time of primary or adjuvant EBRT...
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Culturally Sensitive Care: Enlisting Community Partners to Meet Mexican American Caregiver Needs

Carolyn Spence Cagle
Jo Nell Wells
CJON 2017, 21(1), E1-E8 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.E1-E8
Background: Culturally sensitive interventions are needed to assist Mexican American (MA) patients with cancer and their family members in managing their care, navigating the healthcare system, and decreasing disparities in healthcare outcomes for Hispanics with cancer. Objectives: The objectives...
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