December 2025 | Vol 13 | Issue 3
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The GW Cancer Center is a training and technical assistance provider of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.
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Upcoming Comp Cancer Connection Sessions December 16 at 9:30am or 3:30pm EST |
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| This open, unscripted time is for Comprehensive Cancer Control professionals to share updates, discuss changes, and stay connected.
There are two open times you can chose from, 9:30am or 3:30pm EST. You can attend one or both sessions depending on your schedule.
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GW TAP Lung Cancer Screening Workshop: April 8-10, 2026 |
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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| The GW Cancer Center’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Toolkit provides evidence-based messaging, customizable graphics, and communication resources to support outreach during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
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Explore Comprehensive Cancer Control Resources |
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The GW Cancer Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) Basics page provides foundational information and resources for CCC professionals, including an overview of program priorities and a list of nationally recognized cancer awareness months. This page is designed to support onboarding, planning, and year-round communication efforts.
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Free Online Academy Courses Available
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As the holiday season approaches, this is a great time to catch up on professional development. The GW Cancer Center Online Academy offers a variety of free, self-paced courses designed to support patient-centered cancer care.
Trainings provide no-cost continuing education credits for health educators, nurses, physicians, and social workers.
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Survivorship Toolkit: Resources for Your Outreach |
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For December, we are highlighting the GW Cancer Center’s Cancer Survivorship Awareness Toolkit. This resource offers messaging, social media graphics, and communication materials to help programs and coalitions promote quality survivorship care and connect survivors with needed support.
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Supporting Native Survivors Through AICAF Sacred Circle |
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The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is highlighting AICAF Sacred Circle, a secure, free online platform for Native cancer survivors and caregivers. Sacred Circle helps users build personalized support networks where family and community members can stay updated, offer encouragement, and coordinate practical support such as meals, transportation, and caregiver breaks.
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Alaska has launched a “Produce for Patients” pilot with two Anchorage cancer treatment centers, the local food bank, and the State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program. Patients experiencing food insecurity receive a weekly box of fresh produce during treatment, along with a Caregiver Resource Bag that includes a cancer cookbook and support materials.
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This work was supported by Cooperative Agreement #NU58DP007539 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of CDC.
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