News from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative | November 2022
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2022 Wisconsin Cancer Summit Wrap-Up |
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Wisconsin Cancer Summit, October 19-20! The slides, main session recordings, and related resources are now available on our 2022 Wisconsin Cancer Summit Recap page.
The save the date for the 2023 Wisconsin Cancer Summit is coming soon - stay tuned.
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Call for Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative Steering Committee Nominations |
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Help us guide the future of cancer prevention and control in Wisconsin.
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 following Steering Committee Nomination Form.
Nominations are due November 28, 2022.
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New Report Highlights Breast Cancer Disparities Between Black and White Women in Wisconsin |
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The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative is proud to release a new report on breast cancer disparities in Wisconsin. The report, "Breast Cancer Disparities Between Black and White Women in Wisconsin", examines the significant breast cancer disparities between Black and White women in Wisconsin, particularly in the southeastern region of the state.
The report was developed in coordination with the Reducing Breast Cancer Disparities Leadership Team and Data Committee. The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative is particularly thankful to Hayley Tymeson, MPH, and the women and survivors whose personal stories inspired this work.
A few key takeaways from the report:
- The breast cancer mortality rate for White women has decreased since 1995; however, the mortality rate for Black women has held relatively steady during the same period.
- Black women are disproportionately diagnosed with breast cancer at later stages.
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Increasing access to resources like the Wisconsin Well Woman Program will help address these disparities.
- This report highlights the need for continuous access to timely, high-quality data to better understand the degree of these disparities.
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Advancing health equity and increasing access to recommended cancer screenings are important parts of the Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030.
See how this connects to the Wisconsin Cancer Plan:
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Help Support Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Screening Day, November 12 |
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President and First Lady Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation designating November 2022 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US and in Wisconsin. Screening guidelines have recently been updated to help diagnose lung cancer at an earlier stage when it is easier to treat. Adults aged 50-80 years who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years need to be screened for lung cancer.
Many people may not know they are eligible for lung cancer screening. Throughout November, you can share important messages about lung cancer screening, cancer prevention, and early detection.
We’ve curated a round-up of resources to help you learn more and raise awareness about lung cancer and screening:
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Wisconsin Radon Information
About 1 in 10 homes in WI have high radon levels. Learn more about the link between radon exposure and lung cancer.
National Lung Cancer Roundtable
The National Lung Cancer Roundtable is a national coalition of supporters and advocates dedicated to reducing the incidence and mortality from lung cancer in the US. NLCRT curates a extensive resource center and encourages organizations across the country to join.
GO2 Foundation
The GO2 Foundation is an organization dedicated to saving, extending, and improving the lives of those vulnerable, at risk, and diagnosed with lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Research Foundation
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is an organization committed to improving lung cancer patients’ quality of life and survival rates through advancing the best new research in the field.
LuCa National Training Network
LuCa National Training Network provides training and materials for primary care providers, as well as technical assistance for professionals who educate providers and other health care professionals on lung cancer risk reduction, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care. Free CMEs are available with many of their trainings.
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Get Involved:
Our Outreach Team can help you implement strategies to reduce lung cancer screening disparities and raise awareness about lung cancer screening. Connect with us to learn more. |
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Reducing lung cancer screening disparities is an important part of the Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030. |
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New COVID-19 Vaccine, Novavax, Available |
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A new COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax, is available. This vaccine may be a good option for people who were previously unable to receive the Pfizer, Moderna, and/or Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to allergies or for people who were hesitant to receive a vaccine based on mRNA or viral vector technology.
Novavax is a two-dose series available to people 12 years and older. It differs from current COVID-19 vaccines on the market by its more traditional protein-based technology development. Protein-based vaccines have been used for decades and have a strong track record of safety and mild side effects. It's currently being used in more than 40 countries and has been authorized by the European Union.
Experts agree that the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people with cancer, cancer survivors, and those currently in treatment. We also know that it’s important for family, caregivers, and close contacts to be vaccinated and boosted.
A few points to consider for cancer patients and Novavax:
- A booster dose six months after the primary series is only authorized for adults 18 years and older in the United States.
- A third dose is not currently authorized for people who are immunocompromised, which can include cancer patients.
- Novavax cannot be “mixed and matched” as freely as other mRNA COVID-19 vaccine brands can be.
- Data is limited on Novavax’s efficacy in people with cancer.
- Guidance from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network still advises mRNA vaccines are preferred for people with cancer.
The Takeaway
The Novavax vaccine is another tool in our toolkit to increase COVID-19 vaccination and offers another option for Wisconsinites to get fully vaccinated who have not been already.
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Member News & Announcements |
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A short list of news and announcements from our members and partners.
To submit an announcement for an upcoming newsletter, please email us.
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November is Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November! The American Indian Cancer Foundation offers culturally appropriate resources to aid in education and intervention efforts. Explore and view their resources today.
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New HPV Vaccination Campaign Spotlights Benefits of On-time Vaccination to Prevent Cancer
Join us in partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's new campaign, Path to a Bright Future. This public awareness, education, and advocacy campaign brings attention to the urgent need for on-time human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for adolescents aged 9–12 to prevent cancer later in life.
Explore content and ways to support the Path to a Bright Future campaign:
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World Health Organization Launches New Survey on the Lived Experience of People After Cancer Diagnosis
The World Health Organization recently launched a new survey that focuses on the lived experience of people who have completed cancer treatment and/or their family members and caregivers, as well as the family members and caregivers of people who have died from cancer.
The survey is part of a broader campaign, designed with and intended to amplify the voices of those affected by cancer – survivors, caregivers and the bereaved. Please share this survey widely with your networks.
Use the following links to learn more:
This survey is not designed to be completed by people currently receiving cancer treatment.
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WCHQ Offers Evidence-based Resources to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates
Participating health systems will receive:
- A 1-hour communication workshop for providers and clinical staff in six or more primary care clinics
- Additional training and support for two or more health system vaccine champions.
Vaccine champions can be providers or clinical staff. The project team will provide training to health system champions, who will then deliver HPV vaccine communication workshops to half of the health system’s participating clinics. Trained experts from the project team will deliver workshops to the remaining clinics.
Other incentives include 1-hour of CME/CE, a $200 honorarium and travel reimbursement per workshop, and a $100 Amazon gift card for completing an exit interview for system vaccine champions (as allowable by system policy). Providers and clinic staff who attend the workshops will receive 1-hour of CME/CE and a $25 Amazon gift card for completing three brief surveys.
No data collection from patients or families is necessary. Vaccination data to support the project’s evaluation will come from WCHQ. This project is funded by the National Cancer Institute.
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PREVENTION
Toolkit: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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The George Washington Cancer Center released an updated Lung Cancer Awareness Month Campaign for the month of November. This campaign helps organizations implement evidence-based practices when communicating about lung cancer cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and treatment.
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FINANCIAL TOXICITY
Financial Navigation Training
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The George Washington Cancer Center released a new training on financial navigation. The training describes current evidence on drivers of financial toxicity, and shares mitigation strategies and resources that equip patient navigators to effectively address financial toxicity. Free CHES®/ MCHES® or CEU are available upon completion. |
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PREVENTION
Webinar: Alcohol's Health Impact: A Sobering Look at Wisconsin's High Drinking Rates
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Wisconsin Health News hosted a panel over Facebook live that explored reasons behind our state's high drinking rates, challenges in trying to change them, and what you can do to help in this. This panel was made up of Wisconsin experts, including WCC member, Maureen Busalacchi, Director of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project at the Medical College of Wisconsin. |
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PREVENTION
Video: Addressing HPV Vaccination in Rural Communities
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A new video from the American Academy of Pediatrics features Wisconsin doctor, Dr. Rajiv "Raj" Michael Naik, MD FAAP. In the video Dr. Naik visits with patients and discusses the importance of HPV vaccination. We hear from pre-teen patients and from Dr. Naik on the approaches he uses to champion childhood vaccines. |
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PREVENTION
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Cancer Prevention Resources
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The vaccine-preventable cancers work group within the Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership has compiled a list of resources to help cancer coalitions working with partners to help increase access, knowledge, vaccination, testing, treatment, and disease surveillance of hepatitis B. |
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COVID-19
Study: Identification of Deaths Caused by Cancer and COVID-19 in the US During March to December 2020
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A new study shows persons with cancer have high risks of COVID-19 infection and death, especially in 2020, when vaccines were not available. More than 16,500 Americans with cancer died from complications related to coronavirus infection during the first 10 months of the pandemic. |
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TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL
The Principles of Health Equity in Tobacco Control: Populations with Low Socioeconomic Status Characteristics
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This guidance document enhances awareness of the connection between health equity in tobacco control and populations with low socioeconomic status. It highlights evidence based strategies for addressing the root causes of tobacco related disparities. |
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DATA
Annual report to the nation on the status of cancer, part 1: National cancer statistics
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An annual report on the occurrence and trends of cancer in the United States found that cancer death rates continued to decline among men, women, children, adolescents, and young adults in every major racial and ethnic group in the United States from 2015 to 2019. The steepest declines were seen in lung cancer and melanoma among both men and women. |
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DATA
Report: Trends in HPV- and non-HPV-associated vulvar cancer incidence, United States, 2001–2017
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A recent study found HPV-associated vulvar cancer incidence increased overall from 2001 to 2017 in the US among women aged over 50 years, though rates remain stable among women younger than 50 years. The overall incidence for non-HPV-associated cancers was stable. Continued surveillance is needed, especially as HPV vaccination uptake increases. |
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WEBINAR
Lung Cancer Disparities: Addressing Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Health Outcomes and Health Equity Among Low Income Populations
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Hosted by the SelfMade Network |
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Nov. 2
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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WEBINAR
Grief and Grieving Through a Multi-Disciplinary Lens
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Hosted by the Marquette University College of Nursing Institute for Palliative and End of Life Care
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AWARENESS DAY
National Lung Cancer Screening Day
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Hosted by the National Lung Cancer Roundtable
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WEBINAR
Monitoring Process and Impact of Efforts to Improve HPV Vaccination Coverage
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Hosted by the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, as part of the Fall 2022 Seminar Series to Improve HPV Vaccination Coverage |
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WEBINAR
Health Equity: Understanding Social Determinants of Health, Bias and Cultural Humility to Improve Tobacco-Related Outcomes
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WEBINAR
Preventing Type II Diabetes
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Hosted by the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation |
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IN-PERSON EVENT
20th Annual Fall Cancer Conference: The Cost of Cancer
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Hosted by the UW Carbone Cancer Center |
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WEBINAR
Self-care: Awareness, Acknowledgment, Awareness
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Hosted by the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation |
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WEBINAR
Best Practices and Policies for Addressing the Health Needs of LGBTQ+ Cancer Patients and Survivors
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Hosted by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
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