This is a study that I will present at the 2022 International Academy of Sex Research annual scientific conference. Introduction: Sexual dysfunction is a common adverse outcome of prostate cancer (PCa) treatment. In prostate cancer research, sexual dysfunction is based on heteronormative assumptions of sex (e.g., erections firm enough for vaginal intercourse); therefore, current evidence […]
Anal Cancer Awareness
Today is anal cancer awareness day. I was scheduled to present my latest research about anal cancer awareness at the International Papillomavirus Conference this week. Obviously that has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The abstract of the study is posted below. Some key points: Anal cancer cases increased 2.7% each year between 2001 […]
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Barriers to tobacco cessation by sexual orientation among a nationally representative sample of tobacco users
I will be presenting the following abstract this year at the Society of Nicotine and Tobacco Research. Significance: Subpopulations of sexual minorities—particularly lesbian and bisexual women—use tobacco at higher rates than their heterosexual peers. Evidence-based biopsychosocial interventions for tobacco cessation are available; however, research is lacking on the specific barriers to tobacco cessation. The purpose […]
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