Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cancer Survival Analysis01:21

Cancer Survival Analysis

830
Cancer survival analysis focuses on quantifying and interpreting the time from a key starting point, such as diagnosis or the initiation of treatment, to a specific endpoint, such as remission or death. This analysis provides critical insights into treatment effectiveness and factors that influence patient outcomes, helping to shape clinical decisions and guide prognostic evaluations. A cornerstone of oncology research, survival analysis tackles the challenges of skewed, non-normally...
830
Cancer Prevention02:59

Cancer Prevention

8.7K
Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...
8.7K
Cancer Prevention02:59

Cancer Prevention

3.0K
3.0K
Cancer Vaccines01:30

Cancer Vaccines

1.3K
Cancer treatment vaccines are a rapidly evolving field that offers a promising approach to immunotherapy. Unlike traditional vaccines that prevent diseases, cancer treatment vaccines are designed to treat existing cancers by stimulating the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Cancer vaccines come in two categories: preventive (prophylactic) and treatment (active). Preventive vaccines, such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, protect against viruses that cause certain...
1.3K
Combination Therapies and Personalized Medicine02:50

Combination Therapies and Personalized Medicine

6.3K
Combining two or more treatment methods increases the life span of cancer patients while reducing damage to vital organs or tissue from the overuse of a single treatment. Combination therapy also targets different cancer-inducing pathways, thus reducing the chances of developing resistance to treatment.
The combination of the drug acetazolamide and sulforaphane is a good example of combination therapy to treat cancer. The cells in the interior of a large tumor often die due to the hypoxic and...
6.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Response to Letter to the Editor, "Challenges of coding industry and occupation in epidemiologic studies".

American journal of epidemiology·2026
Same author

Development of a Community-engaged Research Training Workshop for Clinician-Scientists and Early-stage Investigators.

Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education·2026
Same author

A prospective study of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), stress, and birth size in a cohort of U.S. Black women.

Environmental health : a global access science source·2026
Same author

Derivation of three occupational status measures in young Black women: the study of environment, lifestyle, and fibroids.

American journal of epidemiology·2025
Same author

The Role of Self-Classified Race/Ethnicity, Insurance Status, and Hospital Type in Benign Hysterectomy.

Journal of women's health (2002)·2025
Same author

Multiple psychosocial stressors and coping strategies in relation to sleep health.

Sleep·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 29, 2026

A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance
05:19

A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance

Published on: November 7, 2025

1.1K

Prostate Cancer Ambassadors: Enhancing a Theory-Informed Training Program for Informed Decision-Making.

Anissa I Vines1, Jaimie C Hunter2, Veronica A Carlisle2

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB #7435, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA. avines@email.unc.edu.

Journal of Cancer Education : the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education
|December 3, 2015
PubMed
Summary

This study enhanced a prostate cancer ambassador training curriculum to improve informed decision-making for prostate cancer screening in African American communities. The updated program uses adult learning principles and social cognitive theory to empower community health advisors.

Keywords:
Adult learning theoryAfrican AmericanInformed decision-makingLay health advisorProstate cancerSocial cognitive theory

More Related Videos

A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
07:25

A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer

Published on: March 6, 2018

14.0K
A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound
06:08

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound

Published on: March 21, 2025

2.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 29, 2026

A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance
05:19

A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance

Published on: November 7, 2025

1.1K
A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
07:25

A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer

Published on: March 6, 2018

14.0K
A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound
06:08

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound

Published on: March 21, 2025

2.0K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Education
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Prostate cancer disproportionately affects African American communities, highlighting a critical need for improved prostate health knowledge.
  • Existing prostate cancer screening education often lacks focus on informed decision-making tailored to community needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance a lay health advisor (prostate cancer ambassador) training curriculum for informed decision-making regarding prostate cancer screening.
  • To integrate adult learning principles and social cognitive theory to create an engaging and effective educational model.

Main Methods:

  • Curriculum enhancement incorporating interactive sessions, self-directed learning, and co-learning strategies.
  • Development of activities (discussions, games, debates, practice sessions) to bolster social cognitive theory constructs like self-efficacy and outcome expectations.
  • Inclusion of updated information on prostate cancer screening, informed decision-making, lay health advisor skills, and ethics.

Main Results:

  • The enhanced curriculum effectively trained prostate cancer ambassadors in informed decision-making for screening.
  • Interactive and relevant learning strategies improved community members' ability to weigh screening pros and cons.
  • The training successfully built self-efficacy and collective efficacy for information dissemination and informed decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • The dynamic and flexible training model is effective for prostate cancer education and adaptable for other cancer types and diseases.
  • Empowering community health advisors with enhanced training is crucial for addressing health disparities in prostate cancer.
  • This approach promotes informed health choices and strengthens community capacity for cancer prevention and education.