News from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative | July 2020

SAVE THE DATE Wisconsin Cancer Summit is going virtual!

Please join us this October as the 2020 Wisconsin Cancer Summit goes completely virtual! Oct. 28, 2020 | 12 - 3 pm Oct. 29, 2020 | 9 am - 12 pm Registration is free and will open in August. We are excited to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Richardson , director of the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control . Additional ses sions will feature specific ways to put the new Wisconsin Cancer Plan into action, success stories from around the state, and opportunities to network. All sessions will be held via web conference. Please contact Beth Brunner to learn more! Save the date >>

CANCER SCREENING New report finds variations in breast cancer screening practices among primary care providers

Newly published data sheds light on variations in breast cancer screening practices among primary care providers in southeastern Wisconsin. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Wisconsin and one of the top five causes of cancer deaths in the state. Breast cancer screening by primary care providers is a critical tool for saving lives. To better understand the current state of breast cancer screening practices in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Task Force surveyed primary care providers from four health care systems in the state’s southeastern region in 2017 and 2018. Results of this survey are now available in a new report from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative and in a recent article in the Journal of General Internal Medicine by Drs. Emily Nachitgal and Noelle LoConte. The survey, based on a similar study in Dane County in 2012 , found discrepancies among breast cancer screening guidelines and practices, such as the age of initial mammography use and the promotion of self-breast exams. Variations in breast cancer screening practices may lead to sub-optimal care and incorrect diagnoses. Understanding where and why screening practices deviate from recommended guidelines can help providers improve their quality of care and help patients make informed decisions. Read the full report >>

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY Join the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative's Steering Committee

Would you like to use your experience and skills to help guide a statewide approach to cancer control and prevention? Consider joining the Steering Committee of the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative. Express your interest in joining the Steering Committee by filling out this brief nomination form by Sept. 25, 2020. Nominees will be selected in November, and new members will begin their term in January 2021. To be eligible, you need to work, serve, or reside in Wisconsin. View the complete list of Steering Committee responsibilities and requirements , and email Beth Brunner to learn more. Fill out the nomination form >>

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Register today for our summer webinars

COVID-19 and Cancer Risk Reduction July 9, 2020 10-11 am How has COVID-19 affected cancer risk reduction behaviors, such as healthy eating, physical activity, and alcohol use? Join us as we take a look at these behaviors, with a special emphasis on alcohol use and cancer risk , and how Wisconsin’s alcohol landscape has evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. Register >>

Introducing the Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030 August 13, 2020 10-11 am Join us as we unveil the Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030. Learn what's new in Wisconsin's first 10-year Cancer Plan and how it can help you increase your impact. Hear from fellow members as they share how they use the Wisconsin Cancer Plan as a blueprint for action to guide their work. Register >>

WEBINAR RECAP: COVID-19, Cancer Screening, and Routine Vaccines See the slides | View the recording

MEMBER RESOURCES Member Organization Resources

Health Equity Hub Tobwis , an online resource center that provides tools for tobacco prevention and control, recently released a Health Equity Hub that serves as a central location for health equity resources and opportunities in Wisconsin. Learn more >>

COVID-19 and Cancer The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for cancer control and prevention. Our COVID-19 and Cancer resource page offers tools for communities, health care providers, public health advocates, cancer patients and survivors. Learn more >>

Virtual Events Calendar U pcoming events from our member organizations

July 9 Breast Cancer: The Best Protection is Early Detection Webinar Hosted by GrapeVine See calendar for details July 21 Gynecologic Cancers: Going Public with "Private Concerns" Webinar Hosted by GrapeVine See calendar for details July 30 Heart Disease & Stroke: Life-Saving Learning for Women Webinar Hosted by GrapeVine See calendar for details Would you like to add a virtual event to our Member Events Calendar? Email us >>

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