The GW Cancer Center is pleased to announce the release of the Advancing Patient-Centered Cancer Survivorship Care Toolkit, a companion mini-module as part of the Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series, and peer forum. These tools were developed with the support of the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Download the tools and learn more.
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) recently released its 2020 accreditation standards,
Optimal Resources for Cancer Care. Among the new additions are standards specific to breast, colorectal, skin and lung cancer care, as well as new guidance on survivorship programs.
Read more.
Looking to promote the Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers? The GW Cancer Center recently released a short promotional video about the course.
Share the video with your networks or download the
E-Series Toolkit for more in-depth information and ideas for promoting the course.
UPCOMING EVENTS
12/9 Webinar: Combating Healthcare Burnout with a Data-Led Action Framework: Lessons Learned from Minnesota
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12/11 Webinar: Balancing Work and Cancer: Strategies for Eating Well on the Job
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6/12/20-6/13/20 Event: Fred Hutch 5th Symposium on Cancer Survivorship for Clinicians
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RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Steps for Increasing HPV Vaccination in Practice This
guide from the American Cancer Society provides actionable advice on how clinicians can implement evidence-based strategies in their practice and work toward increased HPV vaccination rates.
Checklist for Health Care Professionals This checklist from Cancer and Careers can help providers facilitate conversations with patients about some of the issues around balancing work and cancer.
Three Steps Toward Preventing Infections During Cancer Treatment This website from the CDC Foundation features an evidence-based, interactive online program designed to help assess a cancer patient's risk for developing a low white blood cell count during chemotherapy as well as subsequent infections.
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.
WHAT WE'RE READING
CNBC:Cancer Patients Are at a Higher Risk of Dying from Heart Disease and Stroke, New Study Shows - Read the article or
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NPR:A Cancer Care Approach Tailored to the Elderly May Have Better Results - Read the article or
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Medical Xpress: Understanding Why Men Get More Cancer Than Women - Read the article or
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Oncology Nurse Advisor:Even Slight Delays in CAR-T Therapy Administration May Increase Overall Mortality Rates - Read the
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