The aim of this study is to understand and examine the interrelationships between sexual functioning, sexual relationships, sexual self-concept, and self-esteem among young adult sexual and gender minority (SGM) cancer survivors.
Role: PI - Megan Wirtz; Mentor - Jennifer Ford, PhD
This study is focused on developing an interactive, web-based decision aid and planning tool for young adult female cancer survivors preparing for future family-building after treatment.
Role: Faculty Mentor
ASPIRES utilizes mobile and web-technology aimed at increasing colon cancer screening rates among adult survivors of childhood cancers.
Role: Investigator
The aim of this study to explore the foundational elements of sexual self-concept, including sexual health knowledge, interpersonal relationships, and body image, and investigate whether there are any other elements that affect the perception of specifically AYA self-esteem (e.g., sexual functioning).
Role: PI - Megan Wirtz, BA; Mentor - Dr. Jennifer Ford
The proposed training program will give outstanding undergraduate students immersive exposure to rigorous behavioral cancer prevention and control summer research and career development experiences, yielding a pool of highly advanced candidates uniquely prepared for graduate training and impactful employment in the future workforce.
Role: Multiple Principal Investigator (with Dr. Joel Erblich)
Randomized controlled trial utilizing mobile and web-technology aimed at increasing breast cancer screening rates among women who were treated for a pediatric cancer with chest radiation.
Role: Multiple-Principal Investigator
Initiated in 1994, the CCSS is the largest cohort study of cancer survivors in North America and has contributed to much of our understanding of the long-term health outcomes of childhood cancer survivors.
Role: Investigator (Principal Investigator: Greg Armstrong, M.D.) Cancer Control Working Group
Study to develop a decision aid focused on young adult survivors’ family-building through assisted reproductive technology or adoption and how financial pressures may influence the process.
Role: Faculty Mentor (Principal Investigator: Catherine Benedict, Ph.D.)
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