The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center is pleased to announce the release of the 2019 Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers Annual Report. The report includes aggregate demographics and learning outcomes as well as state, tribe and territory learner counts (reporting period January 1-December 2019) plus baseline learner counts (2018). Learn more and download the report today.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, PhD, associate center director for patient-centered initiatives and health equity at the GW Cancer Center, recently co-authored a study on survivorship objectives in comprehensive cancer control (CCC) plans.
Learn more or
read the abstract.
Visit our YouTube channel to listen to a two-minute micro-snippet from our most recent TEAM training. This video features cervical cancer "cervivor" Tamika Felder, talking about patient-provider communication and trust.
Watch the clip.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2/6 Webinar: Redefining Functional Status: A Patient-Led Quality Measurement Effort
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6/12-6/13 Event: Fred Hutch 5th Symposium on Cancer Survivorship for Clinicians
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RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Cancer Facts and Figures: 2020 This
report from the American Cancer Society provides estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2020, current cancer incidence, mortality and survival statistics, and information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early detection and treatment.
Living Beyond Breast Online Support This
website provides information about programs and services for individuals who have been impacted by breast cancer.
Quality of Life Services Map This interactive map provides information about quality of life services for people affected by cancer in Montana. Listed services include retreats, counseling, support groups, patient advocates and financial counseling.
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
NPR:Study Finds Talcum Powder Not Likely a Risk for Ovarian Cancer- Read the article or
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Oncology Nurse Advisor:Emerging Clinical Tool Predicts Risk of Persistent Use of Opioids After Treatment in Patients with Cancer - Read the article or
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NCI: Prescribing Exercise as Cancer Treatment: A Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Schmitz - Read the article or
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Oncology Nurse Advisor:Moderate, Severe Depressive Symptoms Common in Lung Cancer - Read the
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