Virginia P. Quinn, PhD

Healthcare organizations may reduce weight-related health risks and disparities in care among overweight/obese patients through promoting cancer screening exams, healthier diets, and physical activity.

Prostate-specific antigen screening was highest among African American men and those concerned about prostate cancer and lowest when physicians did not discuss the test.

Among older women in 5 integrated delivery systems, 14% experienced delayed radiotherapy for breast cancer, even though they had insurance and access to care.