Featured Publications
Genetic Risk Prediction for Prostate Cancer: Implications for Early Detection and Prevention
Seibert T, Garraway I, Plym A, Mahal B, Giri V, Jacobs M, Cheng H, Loeb S, Helfand B, Eeles R, Morgan T. Genetic Risk Prediction for Prostate Cancer: Implications for Early Detection and Prevention. European Urology 2023, 83: 241-248. PMID: 36609003, DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2022.12.021.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsEarly Detection of CancerHumansMaleMutationProstateProstatic NeoplasmsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsConceptsTimes higher riskGenetic risk scoreHigh genetic risk scoreLethal prostate cancerProstate cancerHigh genetic riskHigh riskRare pathogenic mutationsHealthy lifestyleEarly detectionPCa riskRisk predictionHigh-grade prostate cancerGenetic riskAggressive prostate cancerProstate cancer riskGenetic risk assessmentDNA damage repair genesGenetic risk predictionPCa mortalityAggressive diseaseLeading causeFamily historyCancer riskElevated risk
2020
The effect of neighborhood social environment on prostate cancer development in black and white men at high risk for prostate cancer
Lynch S, Handorf E, Sorice K, Blackman E, Bealin L, Giri V, Obeid E, Ragin C, Daly M. The effect of neighborhood social environment on prostate cancer development in black and white men at high risk for prostate cancer. PLOS ONE 2020, 15: e0237332. PMID: 32790761, PMCID: PMC7425919, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate-specific antigenPCa family historyHigh-risk menProbability of PCaFamily historyPCa diagnosisRisk menWhite menDigital rectal examEarly Detection ProgramClinical risk assessmentProstate cancer disparitiesProstate cancer developmentPatient risk assessmentNeighborhood socioeconomic factorsPatient-level modelsCox regressionRectal examBaseline ageCancer disparitiesPatient variablesProstate cancerHigh riskNeighborhood social environmentClinical relevance
2019
Diet assessment among men undergoing genetic counseling and genetic testing for inherited prostate cancer: Exploring a teachable moment to support diet intervention
Milliron B, Bruneau M, Obeid E, Gross L, Bealin L, Smaltz C, Giri V. Diet assessment among men undergoing genetic counseling and genetic testing for inherited prostate cancer: Exploring a teachable moment to support diet intervention. The Prostate 2019, 79: 778-783. PMID: 30905089, PMCID: PMC8283914, DOI: 10.1002/pros.23783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexProstate cancerGenetic testingDiet interventionGenetic counselingStructured food frequency questionnaireCancer prevention goalsInherited prostate cancerFood frequency questionnaireUSDA recommendationsNumber of servingsHealthy lifestyle promotionLack of adherenceTeachable momentComplete survey dataFrequency questionnaireMass indexBMI classificationLess vegetablesPCa statusFamily historyNutrition interventionsDiet recommendationsCancer survivorshipCancer risk
2015
Systematic evaluation of underlying defects in DNA repair as an approach to case-only assessment of familial prostate cancer
Nicolas E, Arora S, Zhou Y, Serebriiskii I, Andrake M, Handorf E, Bodian D, Vockley J, Dunbrack R, Ross E, Egleston B, Hall M, Golemis E, Giri V, Daly M. Systematic evaluation of underlying defects in DNA repair as an approach to case-only assessment of familial prostate cancer. Oncotarget 2015, 6: 39614-39633. PMID: 26485759, PMCID: PMC4741850, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.5554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicCells, CulturedDNA Breaks, Double-StrandedDNA RepairEtoposideExomeFamily HealthGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHistonesHumansINDEL MutationMaleMiddle AgedMutationPolymorphism, Single NucleotideProstatic NeoplasmsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSequence Analysis, DNAT-LymphocytesLessons Learned from Implementing a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program for Underserved High-Risk Men in the Community: the Prostate REACH Project
Fleisher L, Davis S, Gross L, Bagden L, Zakrzewski D, González E, Kandadai V, Rusten C, Baskett J, Obeid E, Giri V. Lessons Learned from Implementing a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program for Underserved High-Risk Men in the Community: the Prostate REACH Project. Journal Of Cancer Education 2015, 31: 191-197. PMID: 25971432, DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0854-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramCancer Risk Assessment ProgramRisk assessment programProstate cancerProstate cancer risk assessmentRisk assessment clinicComprehensive cancer centerCommunity-based promotionCancer risk assessmentProstate riskREACH projectUnderserved menAssessment clinicCancer CenterClinic sitesUninsured menAbnormal resultsKey implementation stepsRisk menUnique demonstration projectNavigator servicesAssessment ProgramMenCancerBlack men
2013
Validation of association of genetic variants at 10q with prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) levels in men at high risk for prostate cancer
Chang B, Hughes L, Chen D, Gross L, Ruth K, Giri V. Validation of association of genetic variants at 10q with prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) levels in men at high risk for prostate cancer. BJU International 2013, 113: e150-e156. PMID: 23937305, PMCID: PMC3830710, DOI: 10.1111/bju.12264.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramHigh-risk groupPSA levelsCaucasian manProstate cancerFamily historyProstate cancer screening strategiesProstate cancer screening studyCancer Risk Assessment ProgramBaseline PSA levelsTaqMan single nucleotide polymorphismCancer screening strategiesCancer screening studySingle nucleotide polymorphismsAfrican American ethnicityAllele carrier statusBRCA gene mutationsPotential confoundersAge 35Eligibility criteriaClinical relevanceT alleleRisk assessment programA alleleCarrier status
2011
Rates and predictors of colorectal cancer screening by race among motivated men participating in a prostate cancer risk assessment program
Hall M, Ruth K, Giri V. Rates and predictors of colorectal cancer screening by race among motivated men participating in a prostate cancer risk assessment program. Cancer 2011, 118: 478-484. PMID: 21751189, PMCID: PMC3195866, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.26315.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramCancer Risk Assessment ProgramAfrican American menUptake of CRCPredictors of uptakeCRC screeningLower endoscopyRisk assessment programAmerican menProstate cancerFamily historyFecal occult blood testingFecal occult blood testFox Chase Cancer CenterOccult blood testingColorectal cancer mortalityOccult blood testColorectal cancer screeningMultivariate logistic regressionProstate cancer clinicBlood testsBlood testingCancer CenterCancer mortalityCancer screening
2009
Evaluation of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial Risk calculator in a high‐risk screening population
Kaplan D, Boorjian S, Ruth K, Egleston B, Chen D, Viterbo R, Uzzo R, Buyyounouski M, Raysor S, Giri V. Evaluation of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial Risk calculator in a high‐risk screening population. BJU International 2009, 105: 334-337. PMID: 19709072, PMCID: PMC2809782, DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2009.08793.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramProstate Cancer Prevention Trial Risk CalculatorProstate cancer riskHigh-risk menProstate cancerPSA levelsRisk scoreFamily historyAfrican American menPCPT calculatorRisk calculatorCancer riskLower baseline prostate-specific antigen levelsBaseline prostate-specific antigen levelLow baseline PSA levelsProstate-specific antigen levelCancer Risk Assessment ProgramBaseline PSA levelsMedian PSA levelRisk of diagnosisBaseline risk scoreMedian risk scoreProstate cancer ratesProstate cancer diagnosisPrevious biopsyPrevalence and correlates of vitamin D status in African American men
Tseng M, Giri V, Bruner D, Giovannucci E. Prevalence and correlates of vitamin D status in African American men. BMC Public Health 2009, 9: 191. PMID: 19534831, PMCID: PMC2708155, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-191.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVitamin D insufficiencyVitamin D statusAfrican American menIU/dayVitamin D intakeD insufficiencyD statusD intakeAmerican menOdds ratioLow vitamin D statusSupplemental vitamin D intakeBlood collectionVitamin D recommendationsBody mass indexRecreational physical activitySignificant inverse associationHealth history questionnaireCross-sectional analysisD recommendationsMass indexBackgroundFew studiesInverse associationProstate cancerPhysical activity
2007
Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program: A 10-Year Update of Cancer Detection
Giri V, Beebe-Dimmer J, Buyyounouski M, Konski A, Feigenberg S, Uzzo R, Hanks G, Godwin A, Chen D, Gordon R, Cescon T, Raysor S, Watkins-Bruner D. Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program: A 10-Year Update of Cancer Detection. Journal Of Urology 2007, 178: 1920-1924. PMID: 17868726, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramCancer Risk Assessment ProgramProstate-specific antigenProstate cancerSpecific antigenHigh riskRisk assessment programFamily historyNormal digital rectal examinationFree prostate-specific antigenLongitudinal screening programUnderwent prostate biopsyDigital rectal examinationProstate cancer incidenceGleason score 7Prostate cancer featuresGleason score 6Majority of cancersCancer detectionParticipants 19Biopsy criteriaLocal therapyRectal examinationProstate biopsyCancer incidence