Program to increase breast and colorectal cancer screening and access to genetic testing
Community Outreach Core
A community-focused effort to help people in under-resourced neighborhoods get breast and colorectal cancer screening and learn about genetic testing in clear, trusted ways.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11189670 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program partners with community groups and local clinics to reach people who face barriers to cancer screening and genetic testing. Outreach includes multilingual education, patient navigation, and training community health workers to connect residents with mammograms, colon cancer screening, and genetic-risk services. The team uses evidence-based outreach methods and builds local capacity so services remain available even after COVID-19 disruptions. Activities focus on reducing language, literacy, transportation, and trust barriers that keep people from getting timely screening and testing.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults living in under-resourced Philadelphia-area communities who are age-eligible for breast or colorectal screening or who have a family history that makes genetic testing relevant are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who already have up-to-date screening, live outside the program's service area, or are not interested in outreach or genetic testing may not benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase timely cancer screening and appropriate genetic testing, leading to earlier detection and more equitable care.
How similar studies have performed: Community outreach and patient-navigation programs have improved screening rates in similar populations, and focused efforts to promote genetic testing are newer but have shown promising early results.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tan, Yin — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Tan, Yin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.