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Project

Understanding cancer treatment and survivorship among adults with IDD

Center:

AZ-Sonoran UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Julie Armin
[email protected]
520-626-4166

Project Description:

The co-PIs (Julie Armin, The University of Arizona, and Heather Williamson, Northern Arizona University) will work with their team to achieve the following aims during the award period: Aim 1. Examine cancer treatment and survivorship disparities between people with and without IDD for the most common cancer among men and women in the US (colorectal), focusing on differences by race, geographic region, and age. o Aim 1a. Compare in people with and without IDD over 65: 5-year survival among people with co-morbidities. o Aim 1b. Characterize people with IDD under 65 and over 65: Characterize cancer diagnosis, stage at diagnosis, and 5-year survival. Aim 2: Conduct policy surveillance in two US States to understand the impact of policy on outcomes.

Keyword(s):

cancer, IDD

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Other - Cultural Diversity

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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