News from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative | October 2020
SUMMIT NEWS
Five reasons you should attend the all-virtual 2020 Wisconsin Cancer Summit
Mark your calendars for Oct. 28-29 and join us for the all-virtual 2020 Wisconsin Cancer Summit!

The 2020 Wisconsin Cancer Summit will bring together health system leaders, public health advocates, policy makers, researchers, and other partners working to fight cancer across Wisconsin.

Why should you attend the 2020 Summit? Because...

1. You care about health equity. Learn more about racism's effects on cancer outcomes, and gain the insight and framework you need to improve health equity on a systemic level.

2. You know the importance of working together during COVID-19 (and after). The CDC's Dr. Lisa Richardson will explore how the cancer control community quickly adapted and worked with public health partners to reduce the coronavirus risk for people with cancer, while continuing to provide the best possible care to those who needed it most. Post-COVID-19, these partnerships will be key to sustaining our gains in cancer prevention and control.

3. You want to network. You'll have multiple opportunities to talk with peers from across the state who are working in your area of cancer control, as well as others working in your region.

4. You love to learn. Gain tangible tools and inspiring program ideas from our panel of experts sharing success stories from around Wisconsin.

5. You want your work to be as effective as possible. Learn how to use the Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030 as your blueprint for action in building healthier communities and reducing the burden of cancer for everyone.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
New tools to raise awareness about breast cancer screening and prevention
In honor of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can help increase awareness about the importance of breast cancer screenings and prevention.

Across the country, about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2020, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed, along with 48,530 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer.

Thanks to advancements in treatment and early detection, the overall death rate from breast cancer decreased by 1.3% per year between 2013 and 2017. We can lower the risk of breast cancer through physical activity and breastfeeding. Many breast cancers can be treated successfully if detected early from screening.

Use these tools to raise awareness:
DON'T MISS
The impact of digital mammography
A meta-analysis from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute

The popular shift from film-screen mammography to full-field digital mammography may not increase health benefits for people being screened.

POLICY UPDATE
A new Policy Agenda coming soon
The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative's Policy Committee gathered virtually last month to begin planning a new Policy Agenda that advances the priorities of the Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030. 

Released every two years, the Policy Agenda is an educational resource designed to help our members and elected officials better understand how policies and legislation affect cancer prevention and control. 

The new Policy Agenda, expected to be finalized early next year, will guide our policy work through 2022.

Shortly after the Policy Agenda's release, Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative members and staff will share information packets with every state legislator and the Governor, during our biennial Legislative Drop. These packets will feature statewide and district-level cancer rates, information about the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative, and our upcoming Issue Brief examining the financial toxicity of cancer. 

You can help. If you are interested in participating in the 2021 Legislative Drop, please contact Amy Johnson, Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative Policy Coordinator.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Join the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative Steering Committee!
We are recruiting new Steering Committee members to help lead a statewide approach to cancer control and prevention in Wisconsin. 

Are you interested in joining us? We invite you to fill out the Steering Committee Nomination Form.

Nomination forms are due Oct. 30, 2020. New members will be finalized in November 2020 and will begin their term in January 2021. Contact Beth Brunner, Partnership Manager, learn more.

COVID-19 & CANCER
ACSO National Cancer Opinion Survey reports COVID-19's impact on cancer care
In a new National Cancer Opinion Survey from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), two-thirds of Americans reported missing or delaying their cancer screening tests because of COVID-19. Read the full report >>

In Wisconsin, the pandemic has caused many people to cancel or delay cancer screening appointments. You can help Wisconsinites get back on track with our social media graphics that raise awareness about the importance of getting screened for cancer.

Upcoming Webinars
Putting the Wisconsin Cancer Plan into Action

October 8
10-11 am

How can we put the new Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030 into action? What matters most in your community? Share your input in our October webinar and help the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative decide how to prioritize action areas within the new Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030.

A Conversation on Equity & Cancer

November 12
10-11 am

Everyone in Wisconsin deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest. How do race and racism affect cancer control? How can we advance health equity across our state? We invite you to join this important conversation in our November webinar, facilitated by the Southeastern WI YWCA.
New Resources
OUT: The National Cancer Survey
This survey is designed for LGBTQ+ cancer survivors. Currently, there is a huge gap in what we know about the experiences of LGBTQ+ survivors. The information gathered here will help to change cancer care for our communities. The findings from the survey will be shared with participants and partners in 2021.

AICAF Indigenous Pink Social Media Toolkit
The Indigenous Pink Social Media Toolkit is for tribal health systems, clinic teams, and communications professionals who want to get involved in the conversation surrounding Indigenous breast health. The toolkit provides breast health basics, social media best practices, and sample social media posts. 

GW Breast Cancer Awareness Month Social Media Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help cancer control stakeholders implement evidence-based practices when communicating about breast cancer. This toolkit offers recommended posts for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The toolkit also offers information about social media platforms, key terms, and strategies to promote health observances using social media.

Member Events Calendar
Upcoming events from our member organizations
October 8
Hosted by University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
October 15
Hosted by American Indian Cancer Foundation
October 15-16
Hosted by Wisconsin Cancer Registrars Association and Minnesota Cancer Registrars Association
October 22
Hosted by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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