July 2025 | Vol 12 | Issue 10
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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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Comp Cancer Connection on June 24 9:30am or 3:30pm EST |
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This open, unscripted and connective time is for any Comprehensive Cancer Control Professional, especially for the NCCCP roles that are provided Technical Assistance and Training. We want to hear how you are doing, what is new or changing and just be a connector for programs. There are 2 open times you can chose from, 9:30am or 3:30pm EST depending on which opportunity to connect works best for you. You can attend one or both, or none if it doesn't work..
You can access either session with the following zoom link: https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/j/6472700468
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Navigation Refresh: Medical Terminology and the Role of the Navigator in Supporting Health Literacy |
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The newest Patient Navigation Refresh is Now Available! In this issue, Dr. Pratt-Chapman covers the imperative role of patient navigators in oncology clinical trials. The article highlights their vital role in:
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Boosting equitable access for underrepresented communities
- Educating and empowering participants to make informed decisions
- Bridging gaps between patients and complex research protocols
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Downloadable Graphics: At-Home HPV Test Awareness |
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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.
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month |
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With back-to-school just around the corner in August, use this toolkit to implement evidence-based practices when communicating about HPV vaccinations for children, adolescents, and young adults.
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July is UV Safety Awareness Month |
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| 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.
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- Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month
- National Cancer Survivors Day – First Sunday of June
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| - World Brain Tumor Awareness Day – June 8th (Same every year)
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World Kidney Cancer Day – Second Thursday of June
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| Wisconsin Association of Hematology Hosting AYA Webinar Series |
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The Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology is offering an AYA Webinar Series. This webinar series explores evidence-based strategies to improve early detection, care coordination, and long-term support for AYA patients and are designed for health care professionals in all fields. Primary Care Providers strongly encouraged to attend.
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Iowa Cancer Consortium: Industry Roundtable |
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In an effort to connect industry resources with healthcare and grassroots cancer control work, the Iowa Cancer Consortium is excited to host a virtual Industry Roundtable on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 12-1:30pm (CDT).
Registration is free for non-industry attendees and discounted for Individual Industry Representative members of the Iowa Cancer Consortium.
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Has a new staff member joined your team? Has your coalition welcomed new members? If so, encourage them to subscribe to the Cancer Control TAP newsletter to stay informed about relevant news, events, and resources!
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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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