Grant ID | PP190014 |
Awarded On | February 21, 2019 |
Title | Expansion of cervical cancer prevention services to medically underserved populations through patient outreach, navigation & provider training/telementoring |
Program | Prevention |
Award Mechanism | Expansion of Cancer Prevention Services to Rural and Medically Underserved Populations |
Institution/Organization | The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
Principal Investigator/Program Director | Kathleen Schmeler |
Cancer Sites | Cervix Uteri, HPV-related |
Contracted Amount | $2,128,529 |
Lay Summary |
In the US, cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates have decreased by 70% due to implementation of screening programs based on Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. However, women living in medically-underserved areas (MUAs) still experience significant health disparities including a higher burden of cervical cancer. Some of the highest incidence and mortality rates in Texas are found along the Texas-Mexico border and Northeast Texas. These populations are less likely to receive cervical cancer screening and the necessary preventive services are limited due to a lack of trained personnel. We propose to expand our current CPRIT-funded project (PP15... |