The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County (CRC), an organization dedicated to improving quality of life for cancer patients, identified a gap in services for Latinx community members. In response, CRC staff created a plan to improve outreach to the local Latinx community. Read more about this initiative at Action4PSEChange.org.
In this short video, Somnath Saha, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine and Public Health & Preventive Medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University, discusses building the patient-provider relationship during his presentation at the GW Cancer Center's Together, Accessible, Equitable, Meaningful (TEAM) Training in January 2018.
Health Literacy and Communication Strategies in Oncology: Proceedings of a WorkshopA workshop focused on promoting effective communication across the cancer care continuum was convened in July 2019 by the National Cancer Policy Forum and the Roundtable on Health. Read the proceedings here.
Cancer Health Check T
he American Institute for Cancer Research's Cancer Health Check allows people to take an easy online quiz to assess their lifestyle choices and learn how to life healthier lives. Take the Cancer Health Check here.
Clinical Trial FinderDeveloped by Triage Cancer, this online tool identifies clinical trials based on diagnosis, stage and treatment history. Access the database here.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Bilingual Infographics These bilingual infographics, developed by Nuestras Voces Network and the SelfMade Health Network, highlight cervical cancer disparities, raise awareness and emphasize the importance of screening. Access these materials here and
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Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers Did you know that the GW Cancer Center recently updated several modules of the E-Learning Series? Learn more and get started today.
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