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Dear CDOC Community,
Happy new year – we hope 2024 is off to a smooth and successful start. I cannot think of a better way to kick-off the new year than to promote National Cervical Cancer Awareness month, with the crucial reminder for those with a cervix, ages 21-65 years old to get screened. As those of you who attended our Burden Webinar learned, cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in California have flattened since 2012 and we are not seeing regular declines as in previous years. We are also seeing relatively high proportions of late stage diagnoses, with areas such as Riverside, San Bernardino, Sacramento, Shasta, and Sierra-Yuba experiencing increasing trends in late stage diagnoses in the most recent years. Thus, the USPSTF recommendations have never been more important. Simultaneously we are grateful to our clinical and community colleagues for their tireless promotion of HPV vaccinations starting at age 9 years to guard against infection by the most common HPV types linked to cancer. Check out how our sister coalition, the California HPV Vaccination Roundtable works to increase HPV vaccination to prevent HPV-associated cancers, including cervical cancer.
Soon we hope to have another tool to promote prevention and early detection: FDA approval on self-collection for HPV testing, which many researchers have shown to be highly accepted by women and clinical providers. Until that time we hope the message of cervical cancer screening reaches far and wide; having had probably no less than a dozen Pap tests in my life so far, I am always grateful for the peace-of-mind that I can prevent or find cervical cancer as early as possible.
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Sincerely,
Sora Park Tanjasiri, DrPH, MPH
CDOC Chair
University of California, Irvine
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Alison Herrmann, PhD
CDOC Co-Chair
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Jonsson CCC, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity
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State Cancer Plan Revision Survey
Please complete by Tuesday, January 23, 2024
CDOC is preparing to revise the current state cancer plan (click here to learn more) as goals and objectives are projected to be achieved by 2025. We'd love to have your feedback on what should be included.
This survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Click the link below to take the survey.
Your Contribution Matters:
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Ranking Cancer Sites and Topics: We ask you to rank order all cancer sites and other relevant topics. This ranking will provide a clear picture of their importance in our plan.
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Sharing Your Insights: Feel free to share any comments, suggestions, or insights regarding potential content and priorities to be included, your unique perspective matters.
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Plan Organization Preferences: We are keen to understand your preferences regarding how the plan should be organized.
Click here to download California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, 2021-2025.
The revised state cancer plan will be aligned with Healthy People 2030 and guided by CDC National Cancer Control Priorities (NCCP). Please take a moment to review this information.
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If you would like to be entered for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card, please include your name and email in the survey. For those who have already filled out the survey and would like to be entered into the gift card drawing, please reach out to the CDOC team cdocshare@gmail.com. | |
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Now Available!
California State Cancer Plan Dashboard
The California State Cancer Plan Dashboard is a tool to monitor progress towards meeting targets of State Cancer Plan objectives where data is available. The dashboard displays a view of the most current data for over 60 indicators and will be updated annually when more current data is available. Each year, CDOC will also release a progress summary in a pdf format for all measurable objectives in the State Cancer Plan. The first progress summary for California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, 2021-2025 will be available in the coming weeks.
Access the new State Cancer Plan Dashboard here. You may also view the 2021-2025 State Cancer Plan dashboard on the CDPH website, available here.
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Resources for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month on the George Washington Cancer Center - Cancer Control TAP website!
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Quarterly HPV Vaccination Learning Collaborative
2024 Dates and New Registration Link
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Dates and Times for 2024:
The third Wednesday for each quarterly month
January 17, April 17, July 17, October 16
12:00-12:45pm
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The California HPV Vaccination Roundtable will continue The HPV Vaccination Learning Collaborative in 2024. We will continue to meet on the third Wednesday of January, April, July and October. Please register for 2024 dates (2025 dates are included as well) even if you have registered before. Make sure you choose to “add to your calendar” as you must choose that option after you receive a confirmation email.
Anyone interested in increasing HPV vaccinations are invited to join this quarterly, virtual, lunchtime, learning opportunity. The collaborative format features a teaching topic presented by HPV vaccination experts, updates from the field, and an open forum for sharing best practices, challenges, and announcements. To participate and for more information please visit our webpage at www.cahpvroundtable.org. Help spread the word and forward it to anyone in your network who may be interested in participating.
First Session of 2024: "California Immunization Registry (CAIR) Update" presented by Michael S. Powell, MSc who is Chief of the Registry and Assessment Section
Immunization Branch at California Department of Public Health. Michael has been in information technology and IT management for over 25 years and with CDPH since 2010. Michael earned his bachelor's degree in business and information systems, and a Master of Science degree in computer since with an emphasis on database development and administration.
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Have you implemented a project that aligns with the State Cancer Plan?
If so, we want to know about it! If you have you implemented a project, plan, or other relevant work that relates to content in the State Cancer Plan? Please click here to fill out our survey to let us know what you have been working on and how it aligns with the cancer plan.
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Spotlight your project or a cancer control stakeholder on the CDOC website!
To nominate a project or an outstanding stakeholder, click here.
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UPCOMING
CDOC
MEETINGS
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EVENTS
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HPV Vaccination Learning Collaborative
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 12-12:45pm
Survivorship Workgroup
Monday, February 5, 2024, 12-1pm
Colorectal Cancer Workgroup
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 12-1pm
Lung Cancer Screening Workgroup
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 12-1pm
Executive Committee
Monday, March 18, 2024, 1-3pm
Health Equity Workgroup
Thursday, April 11, 2024 2-3pm
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2021-2025 State Cancer Plan Corner
January 2024 Cancer Plan Corner Highlight
Chapter 8:
Early Detection and Screening: Cervical Cancer
In the past thirty years, cancer screening has greatly reduced cervical cancer incidence and mortality. Between 1988-2016, California’s cervical cancer incidence decreased by 37%, and mortality decreased 36%. Nevertheless, despite the risk reduction strategies, cervical cancer still ranks as the 12th most common cancer among California women (7.3 new cases per 100,000 women) and the 13th most common cause of cancer death (2.2 deaths per 100,000 women). Large racial/ethnic disparities in cervical cancer incidence and mortality persist in California. Among the four major racial/ethnic groups, Hispanic women have the highest incidence rate of 8.8 new cases per 100,000, African American women have the highest mortality rate with 3.0 deaths per 100,000 women.1-2 Asian-Pacific Islander women report the lowest rates of cervical cancer screening resulting in high cervical cancer incidence and mortality among some API populations.
Please visit the CDOC website to read more on the cancer plan's Early Detection and Screening strategies and objectives for cervical cancer in California. You may also access the chapter here.
Contact info: cdocshare@gmail.com
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MEETINGS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS
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The Upstream Research Center, co-led by Stanford, UC Davis, and UCSF, is pleased to release the second round of requests for pilot proposals to catalyze novel and collaborative research that facilitates partnerships with new investigators and community partners. Pilots for interventional studies and applications focusing on addressing the needs of rural communities in persistent poverty areas are highly encouraged. Applicants can respond to one or more of the tracks outlined below. Read RFA and apply here. Proposals are due January 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM PST.
Awards will be granted for one year and up to $75,000 in direct costs. Three awards will be made, with at least one supporting an intervention study. Applicants should plan to attend the informational session on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 10:30 - 11:30 PM PST (register here).
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OTHER RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES | |
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New! GW Cancer Control TAP has a Cancer Prevention Month and World Cancer Day Social Media Toolkit available here. World Cancer Day is an international day marked on 4 February to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
PCORI Applicant Town Halls (multiple dates in advance of upcoming funding announcements: LOI due 2/6)
New! NIH Office of Disease Prevention Pre-Application Webinar for the Multi-Sectoral Preventive Interventions Network Funding Opportunities (webinar 2/9)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Evidence for Action: Indigenous-Led Solutions to Advance Health Equity and Wellbeing (due 3/1)
New! Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health (open 3/13)
New! Job Opportunity: Cancer Support Community has an opening for a hospital-based Patient Navigator to read more click here.
New! Job Opportunity: City of Hope has an open position for Project Coordinator - Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education to read more click here.
New! Job Opportunity: City of hope has an open position for Manager - Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education to read more click here.
City of Hope – The California Cancer Care Equity Act (CCCEA) The California Cancer Care Equity Act (SB 987, Chapter #608, 2022), which took effect January 1, 2023, expands access to optimal cancer care for historically disadvantaged Californians by requiring Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCMCPs) to make a good faith effort to contract with National Cancer Institute-designated and other specified cancer centers so that patients with a complex cancer diagnosis may more easily access care at these centers. The law also authorizes Medi-Cal members diagnosed with a complex cancer to request a referral to any of those centers and requires MCMCP to notify all members of their right to do so. You may read more about it here.
Read about the National Cancer Plan! We know that our continued progress against cancer is the direct result of advances made possible by investment from federal, state, and local governments, along with private investment, and by the sustained efforts of researchers around the world and millions of people with cancer, their caregivers, and advocates. Read more about the National Cancer Plan here.
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HEALTH EQUITY, CANCER & HEALTH DISPARITIES | |
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New! Scout, Executive Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network and David Russo, Founder of Cheeky Charity, presented on the challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community related to colorectal cancer screening and offered helpful strategies that could be used to achieve better outcomes. Both sessions highlighted available resources and promoted the value of collaborations and partnerships when working to reach people within their communities. These discussions are part of ongoing efforts by the Foundation to advance health equity and improve access for all individuals, as we work towards our vision of a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.
Cancer Support Community Releases Report: "Addressing Health Equity in Supportive Cancer Care for Black Cancer Patients and their Families." This report is the result of a collaborative effort with UC Berkeley Public Health graduate students, involving research and a survey of local cancer patients and their families. Cancer Support Network team is also available for virtual and in-person presentations to discuss the report's findings and recommendations. Read more here.
The Indian Health Service adds SOGI questions and pronouns to its Electronic Health Record. CMS and ONC-HIT require certified EHR systems to capture SO/GI data. UDS includes SO/GI data elements, providing standardized information on health centers serving underserved communities. Collecting SO/GI data improves patient-centered care, fostering trust and better health outcomes for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Exciting progress in our journey towards equitable healthcare! This is a significant development for health equity as American Indians and Alaska Natives are the groups most likely to lack health insurance, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. SOGI questions are available here.
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Statement from Prevent Cancer Foundation in support of President & Dr. Biden’s Cancer Moonshot. The Prevent Cancer Foundation® applauds President and Dr. Biden’s decision to reignite the Cancer Moonshot. Their ambitious goals to reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years, improve the experience of people and their families living with and surviving cancer and ultimately “end cancer as we know it” offers an extensive opportunity to make progress in preventing cancer, detecting it early and drastically decreasing the number of lives lost to cancer every year. Read more. | |
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CDOC Newsletter and Announcement Content
Submission Process
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CDOC is made up of a diverse group of stakeholders that engage in important and impactful work we'd like to showcase. We have a new process for submitting your trainings, events, articles, grant opportunities, and more.
We kindly ask you to email us any content by the 15th of each month to cdocshare@gmail.com. If there is time-sensitive information (e.g. upcoming training) that you would like to share, we will do our best to include, but cannot guarantee that it will make the newsletter or announcements.
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