Improving oral cancer talk with Black men
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study aims to improve how doctors and dentists talk with Black men about oral and throat cancers. It involves interviews, focus groups, and possibly a free oral cancer screening to help find better ways to share information and catch cancer early.
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Who can take part
- You are a Black or African American man age 18 or older.
- You live or work in the University of Illinois Cancer Center area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, or Will counties).
- You are not a dentist or dental student.
- If you are a dentist, you must be licensed in Illinois and see at least one Black male patient each week.
- If you are a dental student at UIC, you must be in your third or fourth year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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