April & May 2016 State Spotlight, Tobaccco Free Florida, 2 Cancer Survivor Tips, 3 Healthiest Weight, 4 Cancer in the News, 5 Cancer Survivor Tips, 3 Tools & Resources, 6 Funding Opportunities, 7 Collaboratives, 8 Events, 8
Cancer Stakeholder Florida Department of Health, Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer On the Rise April 12–18 is National Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week.
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n Florida, there were 4,272 new oral head and neck cancers in 2012. This incidence rate (17 per 100,000 age adjusted) has been stable over the last decade despite a range of preventable environmental factors. Cancers in this area of the body are usually caused by tobacco and alcohol; however, recent studies show that about 63 percent of oropharyngeal cancers, those in the back of the throat, base of the tongue and tonsils, are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Florida’s oropharyngeal cancer rates are among the highest in the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in the US there are more than 2,370 new cases of HPV-associated oral cancers diagnosed in women and nearly 9,356 are diagnosed in men each year. These numbers are based on cancers in specific areas of the oropharynx and do not include cancers in all areas of the head and neck or oral cavity. Should this trend continue, by 2020 the number of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers in the US will surpass cervical cancers. The good news is that the HPV vaccines can prevent oropharyngeal cancers, since the vaccines prevent an initial infection with the most common types of HPV found in oropharyngeal cancers. The vaccine, a three shot series, is recommended for both boys and girls starting at 9 years of age
On average, men are three times more likely to get oral HPV related cancers than women. and through the age of 26 for those who did not get any or all of the shots when they were younger. For more information, visit the CDC’s website for head and neck cancer statistics or to see maps of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer by state. Medical providers are encouraged to visit the CDC’s Preteen and Teen Vaccines website which includes patient handouts and other useful information. In addition, parents and young adults are also encouraged to visit Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them to learn more about vaccine-preventable diseases and recommendations.
Skin Cancer is the Most Preventable Form of Cancer May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer disproportionately affects youth and has the largest incidence of any cancer group.
How UV rays penetrate into the layers of the skin
Skin without protection
Filter reflect UV radiation
In Florida, 4,981 new melanoma cases, the deadliest and only reportable skin cancer, were diagnosed in 2012. The 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that nine in ten Florida public high school students (91.2%) did not wear sunscreen most of the time or always when outside for more than one hour on a sunny day. Furthermore, some students (6%) sought out exposure using an indoor tanning device, such as a sunlamp, sunbed, or tanning booth, one or more times during the past 12
months. Estimates on average treatment costs for a patient with pre-cancerous or non-melanoma skin cancer range from around $200 to $4,558 and patients with melanoma range from $1,732 to $56,059 based on the cancer stage.1,2,3 Reducing unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from sun and tanning beds can help limit the cumulative effects of this dangerous carcinogen.cancers. See Skin Cancer, Page 2
A survey found that 91.2% of public high school students do not wear sunscreen most of the time or awlays.
April & May 2016
State Update
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The Florida 2016 Legislative Session concluded March 11, 2016, at 6:46 pm. The legislature passed a historic $82.3 billion budget for the state. Governor Scott has final authority to sign off on bills. The approved legislative budget appropriated the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program $2.1 million to support cancer screening services for underserved women and the James and Esther King Fund and Bankhead-Coley Fund $10 million each to continue support for research programs in Florida.
PASSED: SB 7024 / HB 7041 amends provisions that provide exemption from public records requirements for information held by Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research; removes scheduled repeal of exemption. Passed and signed into law by the Governor on March 10, 2016.
Skin Cancer, from Page 1
Exposure to UV light from tanning beds before age 25 greatly increases the risk of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. The recommendation is to avoid outdoor exposure when the sun’s rays are the strongest, between 10 am and 4 pm. When exposure cannot be avoided, cover up from the sun’s harmful rays with articles of clothing (such as hats and swim shirts) and sunscreen with SPF 30 to 50. Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours. The Surgeon General of the United States’ Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer highlights how policies that address skin cancer prevention vary across the country. Some states, such as California and New York, have passed legislation restricting tanning beds to those under age 18, as well as requiring that schools allow students to use sun-protective clothing or sunscreen, while other states, such as Arizona and Kentucky, have passed legislation to support sun-safety education programs and skin cancer prevention awareness. Organizations and institutions can consider the Community Guide recommendations for skin cancer education and policy approaches. For more information on skin cancer statistics and materials visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Cancer Institute, or the American Academy of Dermatology.
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
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econdhand smoke (SHS) affects every single Floridian. Despite the substantial decrease in smokers in the state and the growing trend of smoke-free policies— both indoors and out—many of Florida’s most vulnerable are still involuntarily affected by secondhand smoke’s harmful chemicals, hundreds of which are toxic and almost 70 are proven to cause cancer.1 Each year, approximately 2,520 nonsmoking adults in Florida die primarily from exposure to secondhand smoke.2 The health of Florida’s children, our most vulnerable citizens, should also be a top priority. Children are exposed to secondhand smoke more than adults3 and the consequences are alarming. Exposure to secondhand smoke increases a child’s risk of respiratory infections and common ear infections. Children with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke are likely to experience more frequent and more severe attacks, which can put their lives in danger.4 The bottom line is that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Even breathing secondhand smoke for short periods of time, like at a bar or a nightclub, can be dangerous.5 Secondhand smoke greatly increases the risk of lung cancer, which is Florida’s number-one cancer killer.6 Each year, primarily due to exposure to SHS, an estimated 7,300 non-smoking Americans die of lung cancer.7 In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), exposure to secondhand smoke kills an estimated 600,000 people a year worldwide.8 While comprehensive smoke-free air laws are crucial to protecting Floridians from the dangers of secondhand smoke, it is also important to take the right steps to quit smoking or to help someone quit. If you are trying to quit smoking to protect your health and the health of your loved ones, Tobacco Free Florida offers free, proven-effective resources to help smokers quit:
1. Higashi, Veenstra, Langley. Health Economic Evaluation of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Actinic Keratosis. 2. Losina, Walensky, Geller, et al. Visual Screening for Malignant Melanoma: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis. 3. Seidler AM, Pennie ML, Veledar E, Culler SD, Chen SC. Economic Burden of Melanoma in the Elderly Population: Population-Based Analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)– Medicare Data.
Tobacco Free References
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1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease: The Biology and Behavioral Basis for Smoking—Attributable Disease: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2010. 2. “The Toll of Tobacco in Florida,” Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. 2010 http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/facts_issues/toll_us/florida 3. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2006 4. Surgeon General: The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, A Report of the Surgeon General. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA; 2006. 5. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2006 6. American Cancer Society, Source: Cancer Facts & Figures 2012
PHONE: Call Tobacco Free Florida at 1-877-U-CAN-NOW to speak with a Quit Coach® who will help you assess your addiction and help you create a personalized quit plan. WEB: Tobacco Free Florida’s online cessation tool can be accessed at tobaccofreeflorida.com/webcoach. GROUP: In person help is available with the help of Area Health Education Centers, find one near you at tobaccofreeflorida.com/ahec. For more information, please visit www.tobaccofreeflorida.com. Tobacco Free References, continued 7. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2014. 8. Mattias Öberg PhD, Prof. Maritta S Jaakkola PhD, Prof. Alistair Woodward PhD, Armando Peruga, DrPH, Dr. Annette Prüss-Ustün PhD. Worldwide burden of disease from exposure to second-hand smoke: a retrospective analysis of data from 192 countries. The Lancet. 8 January 2011 (Vol. 377, Issue 9760, Pages 139-146) DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)61388-8
April & May 2016 Cancer Stakeholder
Childhood Cancer Facts Cancer Survivor Tips
A The most common cancers in children are leukemia and brain, bone, and lymphatic tumors.
lthough most cancers occur among adults, they do develop in children and differ drastically by cancer type, cause and location. These differences are often more difficult to recognize and diagnose making treatment and follow up key to the overall health of those patients. The most common cancers in children are leukemia and brain, bone, and lymphatic tumors as well as tumors of the muscles, kidneys, and nervous system. As more children and adolescents are surviving cancer due to progress made in treatment, it has been recognized that complications, disabilities, or adverse outcomes from the cancer, the treatment or both need to be prioritized as a major health concern. These long-term, late effects, apparent after treatment ends, can lead to neurocognitive or psychological effects, endocrine or musculoskeletal problems and in some cases lead to treatment-related cancer or cardiopulmonary issues. Late effects that occur depend on many factors, including age at diagnosis and treatment, exposures to chemotherapy and radiation used during treatment, including doses and parts of the body exposed, and the severity of the initial disease. Continued monitoring of childhood cancer survivors at the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Centers after cancer treatment ends is critical. Additionally, the transition of patients to adult health care providers who understand the follow-up required for childhood cancer survivors is equally important. National Children’s Cancer Society developed a late effects after treatment tool which allows users to enter medical history and project potential long term impact. For more information on childhood cancer visit the Florida Association of Pediatric Tumor Programs, Coping with Cancer’s tips for young adults with cancer or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s follow up care for childhood cancers or long-term and late effects webpage.
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Healthiest Weight Florida Initiatives Health behavior experts estimate it takes about 60 days to form a new habit.
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his past January, the Florida Department of Health launched 60 Days to Better Health Challenge, a free interactive tool for turning healthy resolutions into long-term healthy habits. The downloadable tool, available at www.healthiestweightflorida.com, recommends these resolutions for a healthy new year.
Eat colors. ChooseMyPlate.gov illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet. Control portions. ChooseMyPlate.gov encourages everyone to think about what goes on their plate and provides simple illustrations to correctly portion each of the five food groups. Drink water. Water makes up about 60 percent of a person’s body weight, so it is recommended to consume eight ounces, eight times a day.
To learn more about this exciting program visit www.healthiest weightflorida.com
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Be active. Sixty minutes of regular physical activity a day helps improve overall health and fitness and reduces chronic disease risk. Quit tobacco. Tobacco Free Florida offers a number of free and convenient resources to help tobacco users quit. The Florida Quitline and Web Coach® are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reduce stress. Taking small, simple steps to de-stress and find professional care, if needed, can relieve health related symptoms and help put individuals on the road to better health.
Even though 2016 is well on its way, it’s never too late to start forming new, healthier habits. Learn more at www.healthiestweightflorida.com.
Be Active Find fun ways to stay active, such as playing sports with your children.
April & May 2016 Cancer Stakeholder
Cancer In the News General Cancer Related Articles Florida Health Awards $16 million in Research Funding, Florida Department of Health—Feb. 8, 2016 Development of the Community Health Improvement Navigator Database of Interventions, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—Feb. 26, 2016 Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline; Increase in Liver Cancer Deaths Cause for Concern, National Cancer Institute— March 9, 2016 Percentage of Adults Aged 18–64 Years Who Delayed or Did Not Receive Medical Care During the Past 12 Months Because of Cost by Year, CDC—March 11, 2016
Alcohol triggers breast cancer-causing gene, MNT—March 15, 2016 Exercising May Offset Genetic Predisposition to Obesity, AICR—March 23, 2016 Prolonged sitting responsible for more than 430,000 deaths, MNT—March 24, 2016 Impact of first federally funded antismoking ad campaign remains strong after three years, CDC—March 24, 2016 Cigarettes cheaper than e-cigarettes in 44 of 45 countries studied, MNT— March 29, 2016
Survivorship Related Articles New breast reconstruction technique provides better outcomes, less discomfort for women recovering from breast cancer, Science Daily—March 2, 2016 Processed meat may increase the risk of breast cancer for Latinas, study finds, MNT— March 2, 2016 Staying Healthy as a Colorectal Cancer Survivor, AICR—March 3, 2016 Tapping into Twitter to help recruit cancer patients into #ClinicalTrials, Science Daily—March 3, 2016 Blood test may give early warning of skin cancer relapse, MNT—March 7, 2016
Prevention Related Articles Multicomponent intervention linked to better sun protection for kids, Medical News Today (MNT)—Feb. 8, 2016
Access to Care Related Articles Study of patients with melanoma finds most have few moles, MNT—March 2, 2016
Prostate cancer survival 'dependent on site disease spreads to, MNT—March 8, 2016
Specialized tests useful for melanoma diagnosis, treatment, Science Daily— March 4, 2016
Injectable nanoparticles show 'astounding' prowess against cancer, MNT—March 15, 2016
Worksite Cancer Prevention Activities in the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, National Center for Biotechnology Information—Feb. 13, 2016
Announcing the 2016, 80% by 2018 National Achievement Awards Honorees, National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable—March 8, 2016
New treatment reduces precancerous polyps in hereditary cancer patients, MNT—March 23, 2016
NICE publishes new guidelines to help weigh-up the risks and benefits of sunlight exposure, MNT—Feb. 9, 2016
High-risk lung cancer patients may not need annual screenings, Science Daily— March 22, 2016
Most female childhood cancer survivors have good chance of becoming pregnant, study suggests, Science Daily—March 23, 2016
5 Cancer-Preventive Compounds You Probably Don’t Know , American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)—March 3, 2016
Improved 'liquid biopsy' technique enhances detection of tumor DNA in blood, Science Daily—March 26, 2016
New imaging scans track down persistent cancer cells, Science Daily— March 23, 2016
How to Find a Fitness Event that's Right for You, AICR—March 3, 2016
Early indicators of pancreatic cancer discovered, Science Daily—March 28, 2016
Microneedle patch delivers localized cancer immunotherapy to melanoma, Science Daily—March 24, 2016
NIST develops first widely useful measurement standard for breast cancer MR, MNT—March 28, 2016
Genetic changes could indicate an increase in tumour aggressiveness, MNT—March 29, 2016
Statement published on pairing smoking cessation with lung cancer screening, Science Daily—March 30, 2016
Scientists issue report advances in basal cell carcinoma, Science Daily— March 31, 2016
Raising tobacco sales age to 21 is best way to prevent lifelong addiction, Science Daily—March 3, 2016 Vitamin D deficiency contributes to spread of breast cancer in mice, Stanford study finds, MNT—March 3, 2016 Preventing Half of Colorectal Cancer Cases, AICR—March 9, 2016
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April & May2016 Cancer Stakeholder
Tools & Resources > CancerCare presents the following free Connect® Education
> Cancer and Careers—is hosting an Educational Series for
Workshops (all are from 1:30–2:30 p.m. ET): All sessions are free and pre-registration is required.:
Apr. 8: Advances in the Treatment of Renal Cell Cancer 1,2 Apr. 11: Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Polycythemia Vera 1,2 Apr. 14: Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma1,2 Apr. 20: Update on Lymphoma from the 2015 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting1,2 Apr. 26 Treatment Update on Pancreatic Cancer 1,2 Apr. 27 Understanding the Role of Immuno-Oncology in Treating Cancer1,2 Apr. 28: Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma 1,2 May 10: Managing the Side Effects of Immuno-Therapy1,2 May 17: Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers in the Treatment of Lung Cancer1,2 May 20: Update on Clinical Trials: How They Work1,2 May 26: Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects of Multiple Myeloma1,2 June 8: Managing the Costs of Living with Cancer1,2 1 Submitted for approval for one Continuing Professional Education Unit for Registered Dietitians 2 Submitted for one Contact Hour to Social Workers 3 Approved for one Contact Hour to Social Workers Participate by listening to this workshop on the telephone or via live streaming through the Internet. For more information or to register online, visit CancerCare online or call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673). Listen to past Connect Education Workshop as podcasts through CancerCare's website.
> National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s (NCCN) Continuing Education Program seeks to improve patient outcomes in oncology by educating clinicians on the application of evidence-based medicine. Our accredited educational activities are designed for oncologists (in both community and academic settings), nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and other health care professionals involved in the care of patients with cancer.
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Apr. 8: Early Stage Breast Cancer: Role of Multigene Assays & SABCS Updates on Adjuvant & Neoadjuvant Therapies, 2:30– 3:30 p.m. ET Apr. 12: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Individualized Patient Care—Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in Young Adults, 2:15–3:15 p.m. ET Apr. 8: Early Stage Breast Cancer: Adjuvant Radiation, Surgical Management, & SABCS Updates on Local Therapy, 8:45–10:00 a.m. ET Apr. 25: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Individualized Patient Care—Lymphoma: CLL/SLL, 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET Sessions are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ as identified.
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Healthcare Professionals (all are from: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET) unless otherwise noted) that cover practical and legal issues concerning balancing work and cancer. All sessions are free and pre-registration is required. One continuing education credit will be provided free of charge to eligible oncology nurses and social workers upon approval from listed agencies. Apr. 13: Managing Long-Term Stress Apr. 28: Working Through Treatment, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET May 26: Taking Time Off, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET June 8: Managing Finances Aug. 10: Disclosure, Privacy & Online Brand Sept. 14 Working through treatment Patient Advocate Foundation—hosts patient empowerment webinar series to build patients’ skills and increase access to health care. April 21: Clinical Trials: A Pathway to Cutting Edge Treatments, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality—developed lung cancer screening decision aids tools to help patients make informed decisions with their health care professionals. The tools help with deciding whether lung cancer screening is appropriate and possible benefits and harms of screening using this method. American Institute for Cancer Research—launched an online weight loss program called New American Plate Challenge. The program, in its fourth year, has helped thousands of participants make the health behavior changes that lead to lower weight and lower cancer risk. Participants receive a series of weekly email challenges, each focused on a specific and achievable lifestyle goal, along with evidence-based advice and support. George Washington University Cancer Institute—released a Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Social Media Toolkit to support organizations in leveraging social media presence to raise awareness about colorectal cancer prevention, screening and survivorship. Institute of Medicine—developed a report on Ovarian Cancers: Evolving Paradigms in Research and Care which gives a broad overview of ovarian cancer research and recommendations to reduce incidence, morbidity and mortality from ovarian cancers. Recommendations reviewed advancing risk prediction, prevention, early detection, comprehensive care and the cure. National Cancer Institute—released the most recent State Cancer Profiles with estimates of important screening and risk factors for cancer. The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable released a newly revised 80% by 2018 Communications Guidebook and Hispanics/Latinos and Colorectal Cancer Companion Guide. These resources include additional templates and new market research.
April & May 2016 Cancer Stakeholder
Funding Opportunities Multilevel Interventions in Cancer Care Delivery: Building from the Problem of Follow-up to Abnormal Screening Tests is a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to strengthen cancer care interventions by addressing incomplete follow-up to abnormal screening tests for breast, colorectal, cervical and lung cancers. Click here to apply. Closing dates 5/26/16, 9/21/16, 5/26/17, 9/21/17. Examination of Survivorship Care Planning Efficacy and Impact is an FOA to stimulate research evaluating the effect of care planning on selfmanagement of late effects of cancer therapy; adherence to medications, cancer screening, and health behavior guidelines; utilization of follow-up care; survivors' health and psychosocial outcomes. Click here to apply. Closing date cycle: 6/5/16, 10/5/16 Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health is a FOA to identify, develop, evaluate and refine effective and efficient means of disseminating and implementing research-tested health behavior change interventions, evidence-based prevention, early detection, diagnostic, treatment, and quality of life services into public health and clinical practice settings. Click here to apply. Closing date cycle: 6/5/16, 10/5/16 Diet and Physical Activity Assessment Methodology is a FOA to enhance measurements of dietary intake and physical activity such as novel assessment approaches, better methods to evaluate instruments, assessment tools for culturally diverse populations, improved technology or applications of technology, statistical methods/modeling to improve assessment, pattern analysis, or integrated measurements of diet and physical activity in environmental context. Click here to apply. Closing dates 6/16/16, 2/16/17, 10/16/17, 6/16/18.
Interventions for Health Promotion and Disease prevention in Native American Populations is a FOA to develop, adapt and test health promotion and disease prevention interventions in Native American (NA) populations. Click here to apply. Closing date 8/24/16.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a call for proposals, New Connections Grants Awarded through the Healthy Eating Research Program, to provide advocates, decision-makers, and policymakers with evidence to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic. Click here to apply. Closing date 6/1/16.
The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation offering education grants for one on one or small group settings. Grants will support educating women on breast health, breast cancer survivors on life after or with cancer, young women and men on breast health and on late stage breast cancer diagnosis. Click here to apply. Closing date 5/9/16.
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April & May 2016 Cancer Stakeholder
About the Cancer Stakeholder
Events 26th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. on April 9–13, 2016. AACR Annual Meeting 2016 in New Orleans, La. on April 16–20, 2016. Florida Rural Health Association’s 22nd Annual Rural Health Educational Summit iin St. Petersburg, Fla. on April 28–29, 2016. Accelerating Anticancer Agent Development and Validation Workshop in Bethesda, Md. on May 4–6, 2016. AACR Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer: Advances in Science and Clinical Care in Orlando, Fla. on May 12–15, 2016. National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers Best Practices Conference in Orlando, Fla. on May 13–14, 2016. AACR Precision Medicine Series: Targeting the Vulnerabilities of Cancer in Miami, Fla. on May 16–19, 2016. 2016 Commission on Cancer Annual Conference in Chicago, Ill. on June 1–2, 2016.
Collaboratives
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egional Cancer Control Collaboratives exist across the state and work to bring public and private partners together to reduce the burden of cancer. For information about what your regional collaborative in your area is doing, visit their websites listed below.
> Northwest Florida Cancer Control Collaborative
> Northeast Florida Cancer Control Collaborative Facebook: NEFCCC
8th Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference in Washington, D.C. on June 16–18, 2016.
> North Central Florida Cancer
Engineering and Physical Sciences in Oncology in Boston, Mass. on June 25–28, 2016.
> East Central Florida Cancer
NCCN Policy Summit: Emerging Issues and Opportunities in Health Information Technology in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2016. NCCN 10th Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ in New York, N.Y. on Oct. 16–17, 2016. Clinical Congress 2016 in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 16–20, 2016. Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer in Orlando, Fla. on Oct. 6–8, 2016. 2016 AICR Research Conference in North Bethesda, Md. on Nov. 14–16, 2016. Advances in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in Orlando, Fla. on Nov. 17–19, 2016.
Control Collaborative Control Collaborative
> Southeast Florida Cancer Control Collaborative Facebook: SoFla Fighting Cancer
> Southwest Florida Cancer Control Collaborative
> The Southeast American Indian Council (SEAIC) focuses on needs assessments, preventive education and quality of life for American Indians. Membership is open to anyone of American Indian heritage. Email Dewey Painter or call him at (904) 208-0857 for an application or for more information.
To be added to the contact list for any of these collaboratives, send an email request to Cancer@flhealth.gov.
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