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.
Downloadable Graphics: At-Home HPV Test Awareness
v In light of the recent FDA approval and availability of the at-home self-sampling HPV screening option, the GW Cancer Center developed timely messaging if your program needs to provide clarity and encouragement for this new option. You can download this entire message and graphics set as you need.
Available for free, coalitions can access online courses, training guides, and tip sheets to help them better align their goals and activities with various national public health priorities and indicators.
Navigation Refresh: Medical Terminology and the Role of the Navigator in Supporting Health Literacy
The newest Patient Navigation Refresh is Now Available!
In this issue, Dr. Mandi Pratt-Chapman will cover the importance of understanding basic medical terms and common words used in oncology to build trust with every patient you support.
New Article Now Available: Evaluating a Coalition Approach to Supporting Cancer Survivors’ Social Needs
Established in 2023, the BEAT-C coalition aims to to improve clinical-community linkages for addressing non-medical needs among individuals affected by cancer in the Washington, D.C. region
In this recently released article, Dr. Pratt-Chapman and other researchers described facilitators and barriers to early implementation of a theory-driven collaborative coalition to enhance cancer survivor support.
Early detection and prevention continue to be proven tools to reduce the burden of melanoma in the United States. The Melanoma and Skin Cancer Toolkit includes messaging around melanoma and skin cancer prevention behaviors.
National Cancer Survivorship Month seeks to honor cancer survivors living in the United States. Download our ready-to-use graphics and social media captions with just the click of a button.
National Cancer Survivors Day – First Sunday of June
World Brain Tumor Awareness Day – June 8th (Same every year)
World Kidney Cancer Day – Second Thursday of June
Maine Impact Cancer Network: Cancer Screening for Every Body
Maine’s Impact Cancer Network (MICN) is a cancer-focused coalition funded by Maine Cancer Foundation. It serves as a powerful collaborative platform, bringing together partners to amplify efforts in reducing the burden of cancer in Maine.
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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.
