Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education
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Biography Historical Article
Dr. Richard Gallagher awarded 2006 Margaret Hay Edwards Medal.
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First-degree relatives (FDRs) of melanoma patients are at increased melanoma risk and thus represent an important target for prevention education. Family skin cancer risk discussions may be a useful education context. ⋯ This study attests to the potential to engage melanoma-affected families in prevention education.
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We wanted to identify what factors promote career development in patient-oriented clinical research (POCR). ⋯ Specific academic environmental factors positively influence success in POCR hematology/oncology fellowship training and faculty career development.
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A pilot workshop was designed for medical oncology fellows to discuss the personal dimension and stresses of clinical oncology training. ⋯ There was high satisfaction expressed with the forum.