The CCC National Partners expanded their cancer screening workgroup to include lung cancer alongside colorectal cancer. With lung cancer causing more deaths than any other cancer and screening rates below 7%, this initiative addresses a critical health gap. CCCNP commits to supporting comprehensive cancer control partners through resources, training, and peer-learning opportunities.
Colorectal cancer kills over 52,000 Americans yearly, yet screening rates remain low among Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities due to healthcare barriers. Join Nuestras Voces Network's March 22 webinar featuring expert oncologists discussing prevention, new therapies, disparities, and real patient stories to empower underrepresented populations.
American Indian and Alaska Native communities face disproportionately high colon cancer rates. The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan launched a collaborative project in 2015 using community-based research and patient navigation to increase screening. Early results showed improved screening rates and earlier cancer detection among three tribal communities.
Colorectal cancer screening now starts at age 45, down from 50. Early detection is crucial—colon cancer has no early symptoms but is preventable through screening. Native Americans face disproportionately higher rates, yet early detection catches precancerous polyps, resulting in 90% five-year survival rates versus 12% for late-stage diagnoses. Contact your provider today to schedule screening.
Discover comprehensive colorectal cancer screening resources from the Great Plains CRC Education Initiative. Access free educational materials designed to inform your community about prevention and early detection. These ready-to-use resources empower individuals with vital health information. For questions or support, contact 605-721-1922 today.
March marks colorectal cancer awareness month, the second leading cause of cancer death among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Join California's tribal health organizations in a social media competition to raise screening awareness. Compete for prizes while making a real difference in your community's health.
Join us March 4th at 10 a.m. PST for a vital talking circle on colorectal cancer awareness. Gain deeper understanding of this disease while hearing firsthand experiences from Tribal patients and community members. This session, hosted by California Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, offers valuable insights and community connection. Register today!
Thirteen years have passed since Aileen lost her battle with colorectal cancer. Her strength and positivity through treatment inspired her granddaughters toward compassionate careers. Now, her daughter-in-law Tammi honors her memory by advocating colorectal cancer screening, determined to spare others from similar loss and heartbreak.
NCCRT's Dr. Ann G. Zauber presented groundbreaking progress on the 80% by 2018 colorectal cancer screening initiative at Digestive Disease Week. The poster compares screening metrics across states, tracking pledges against targets needed to achieve 80% screening rates by 2018—a critical milestone in cancer prevention.
Colon cancer screening rates at CHAS clinics skyrocketed from 8.5% to 33% through new initiatives. Dr. William Lockwood emphasizes that early detection saves lives—screening at age 50 is crucial. Beyond colonoscopy, options like FIT tests offer non-invasive alternatives. Getting screened could mean the difference between easily treatable early stages and stage four's grim 10% survival rate.
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National Network of Public Health Institutes Annual Conference | New Orleans, LA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
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