News from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative | October 2023
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RAISING AWARENESS
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate people about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care.
According to the American Cancer Society, the breast cancer death rate among females peaked in 1989 and has since declined by 43% as of 2020, mainly because of earlier detection through screening mammography, as well as increased breast cancer awareness and improved treatment. This decrease translates to approximately 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths during this time period than would have been expected in the absence of this progress. However, mortality rates in Black women remain about 40% higher than in White women, despite lower incidence.
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AWARENESS MONTH
National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of the American Latino community.
It also offers an opportunity to be more aware of health challenges facing the community.
Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic people, accounting for 20% of deaths. Compared with non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanic men and women are:
- Less likely to be diagnosed with the most common cancers: lung, colorectal, breast and prostate
- More likely to develop cancer in the liver, stomach, and cervix. These cancers are linked with infectious agents, such as HPV.
Learn more about cancer in the Hispanic community through the American Cancer Society Hispanic Cancer Facts & Figures publication.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Applications Open for Cancer Prevention and Screening Mini-Grants
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The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative is accepting applications from organizations seeking mini-grants up to $2,500 for cancer prevention and screening activities.
Eligible organizations include non-profits such as health systems, community clinics, tribal health systems or community-based organizations. Proposed grant activities should align with cancer survivorship activities included in the Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030.
ABOUT THE GRANT:
- Funds are available up to $2,500 per organization
- Funds may not be used for clinical or direct patient services of any kind, research, lobbying, purchasing equipment, general office supplies, computers and software, phone bills, rent, utilities, alcohol, cash prizes, or gift certificates. Fundraising activities are not eligible for funding.
- Grant activities must occur by December 31st, 2023
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Deadline is October 13, 2023
We invite organizations from all over Wisconsin to apply. Learn more and view full application details.
If you have questions, please contact Alex Faust at apeeters@wisc.edu.
The deadline to apply is October 13th.
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2023 Summit News
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We can't wait to see you in-person at the 2023 Wisconsin Cancer Summit, Nov. 1-2. Please join us for this exciting, inspiring, powerful event!
Registration and event details are below.
2022 Wisconsin Cancer Summit
Nov. 1-2 | Wilderness Resort | WI Dells, WI
November 1 | 5 pm - 7:00 pm
Networking Reception & Fireside Chat
November 2 | 8 am - 4 pm
All-day sessions
Free and open to the public.
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A short list of funding opportunities, calls for proposals and other news from our members and partners.
To submit an announcement for an upcoming newsletter please email us.
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PARTNER EVENT
New Healthy Native Foods Toolkit from American Indian Cancer Foundation
Use the American Indian Cancer Foundation's new toolkit for fall season recognizing First Foods Are Prevention. It is a nationwide campaign that educates relatives about the importance of healthy Native foods, traditional exercise, and Indigenous lifeways for cancer prevention. They encourage people to personalize the posts with pictures and information unique to your community.
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PARTNER EVENT
Spanish Support Group at Madison Gilda's Club
The Madison Gilda's Club is excited to announce a new support group for people with a cancer connection (those with a diagnosis, as well as supporters) who speak Spanish. It will meet monthly, starting Monday, October 16, on ZOOM.
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PARTNER NEWS
Funding Opportunity for Local Health Departments
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is offering an opportunity to deliver customized performance and systems improvement training and technical assistance to local public health departments (LHDs) through statewide or state-level public health associations / organizations.
All requests must be submitted no later than Friday, November 3, 2023.
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Latest from the CDC on COVID Vaccines
For full information please visit the CDC website. Highlights include:
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RESOURCES
Updated Cancer Survivorship Resources List
The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative has updated our compilation of various survivorship resources/members aimed at helping health care providers and community partners looking to add or further incorporate cancer survivorship into their work.
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RESOURCES
Colorectal Cancer Screening Report Presentation and Discussion with WHPHCA
Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative Outreach Specialist Alexandria Cull Weatherer, MPH, recently presented on the new Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative report The Availability of Colorectal Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy in Wisconsin with the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA). This video recording provides a short overview of the report and a Q&A. Thank you to WPHCA for allowing us to use the recording.
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Part Two of Annual Report on the Status of Cancer Released
New diagnoses of six major cancer types in the United States fell abruptly in early 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from part 2 of the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.
The report is a collaborative effort by the National Cancer Institute, CDC, the American Cancer Society, and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. Part 1 of the latest report, which focused on national cancer statistics, was released in October 2022.
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RESOURCES
Increasing Food Security Efforts Across the Cancer Continuum
This helpful food security toolkit from the American Cancer Society for comprehensive cancer control coalitions (but that many other organizations might find useful) contains resources and recommendations that are aligned with the White House national strategy for improving food access and affordability and integrating nutrition into disease management. The prevalence of low food security among people with cancer and their caregivers is much higher than the prevalence in the general population.
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STUDY
US Cancer Death Rates on the Decline, but Urban/Rural Divide Persists
A recent study looked at all cancer deaths aged 25 years and older using data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Researchers found that cancer death rates generally decreased across the board, but the rate of decline was lower in rural areas and death rates for liver and pancreas cancers increased, particularly for individuals in rural areas.
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REPORT
The Oncofertility Consortium
This international, interdisciplinary initiative is designed to explore the reproductive future of cancer survivors and provides various resources.
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REPORT
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021 on Cancer Screening
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology used nationally representative data to determine whether cancer screening rates in the United States during 2021 have returned to pre-pandemic levels. They found screening prevalence for breast, cervical, and prostate cancer continued to be lower than pre-pandemic levels in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, reinforcing the need for outreach efforts.
Declines were most notable for non-Hispanic Asian persons. However, the large increase in stool testing for colorectal cancer offsetting a decline in colonoscopy emphasizes the important role of home-based screening, especially when health care is disrupted. The increase in stool testing was seen most in non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic populations and in persons with low socioeconomic status.
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RESOURCE
Omicron Was the Deadliest Pandemic Wave for Cancer Patients
A recent study examined COVID-19 mortality among US patients with cancer and the general population from March 1, 2020, to May 31, 2022.
Researchers found deaths for cancer patients were 18 percent higher during the Omicron surge that peaked in January 2022, compared with the original (wild type) virus peaking in January 2021, even though the general population experienced 21 percent fewer deaths during the winter Omicron period. The death rate for people with lymphoma was 38 percent higher during Omicron than the wild-type period.
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RESOURCE
Resource for Addressing Food Insecurity
The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership announces a new toolkit to help identify resources for addressing food insecurity. Members of the Health Behaviors for Cancer Survivors workgroup supported the development of the listing, in collaboration with the CCCNP and with the support of CDC.
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
HPV Fact Sheets for Cancer Survivors
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital created fact sheets about the importance of the HPV vaccine for childhood cancer survivors. Fact sheets are available in English and Spanish.
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STUDY
Women With Disabilities Are Less Likely to Be Screened for Cervical Cancer
A recent study compared women with disabilities compared to no disability and their cervical cancer screening status. Researchers found women with disabilities, especially those with multiple disabilities and physical disabilities, had a lower likelihood of receiving the recommended cervical cancer screening. This highlights the need to address accessibility, targeted communication strategies and awareness of disparities in this population.
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STUDY
National Vaccination Coverage 2022
Vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13-17 years for 2022 was collected from the National Immunization Survey-Teen. Routine vaccination coverage by ages 13 and 14 has declined for adolescents born in 2008. However, coverage among adolescents 13-17 remains similar to 2021. Coverage with ≥1 HPV vaccine dose declined among adolescents insured by Medicaid. Providers should continue to routinely assess vaccine histories and offer vaccines, especially those eligible for the Vaccines for Children program.
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CLASS
Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program
Hosted by Advocate Aurora.
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October 18, 25, November 1, 8
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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CONFERENCE
UW Carbone Cancer Center’s 21st Annual Fall Cancer Conference
Hosted by UW Carbone Cancer Center.
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October 20
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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WEBINAR
Incorporating Radon into Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans
Hosted by the American Lung Association.
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October 24
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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CONFERENCE
Share the Care American Indian Cancer Conference
Hosted by Share the Care.
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WEBINAR
American Cancer Society National Navigation Roundtable 2023 Call To Action Webinar Series
Hosted by the American Cancer Society.
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October 26, November 8,
December 6
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WEBINAR
American Cancer Society Caregiver Webinar
Hosted by the American Cancer Society.
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November 7
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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AWARENESS DAY
National Lung Cancer Screening Day
Hosted by the American Cancer Society, National Lung Cancer Roundtable and American College of Radiology.
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Join Us for the Wisconsin Cancer Summit
November 1: Networking Reception and a Fireside Chat 5-7 p.m.
November 2: All-Day Programming, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wilderness Resort | Wisconsin Dells
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