October 2021 │ Vol 12 │ Issue 10
Home page of Cancer Control TAP Website
The George Washington University Cancer Center is delighted to announce the beta launch of its new Cancer Control TAP website! As you know, the TAP provides a centralized library of resources, training, and technical assistance on a variety of cancer-related topics. Access the TAP website today! We'd love to hear your feedback about the site. Contact us at cancercontrol@gwu.edu!
First slide of An Overview of Patient Navigation
The GW Cancer Center's evidence-based Oncology Patient Navigator Training: The Fundamentals is now available to download in PowerPoint, complete with talking points and considerations for international learners. While the video version of our training is still available on the Online Academy, we created a new version for those who wish to adapt the curriculum to their context and setting. Download the adaptable files today!
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, Associate Center Director, GW Cancer Center
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, PhD, Associate Center Director, Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity for the GW Cancer Center, received the 2021 Early-Stage Investigator Award at the NIH Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Research Investigator Awards! This program was developed to recognize investigators who have made substantial and outstanding research contributions in areas related to SGM health.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Calendar
CancerCare Education Workshop Series: Learn more and register
10/13 HER-2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer: New Therapies
10/18 Liver Cancer: Treatment Updates
10/19 Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Updates
10/20 Triple Negative Breast Cancer and African American Women
10/22 Thyroid cancer: New Trends in Treatment
10/25 Preventing, Managing & Treating Infection in Adults Living with Cancer
11/2 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Part I
11/3 Benefits of Clinical Trials for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
11/9 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Part II

Living Beyond Breast Cancer Black Breast Cancer Experience Webinar Series: Learn more and register
10/28 Our Voices, Our Stories
11/4 Radical Self-Care: Body, Mind and Soul
11/11 Loving the Skin You're In: Breast Reconstruction, Body Image and Body Positivity

10/13 BreastCancer.org Webinar: Diversity in Clinical Trials: Your Participation Matters Learn more and register

10/13 Cancer and Careers Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar: Health Insurance Options Learn more and register

10/13 FORCE Event: People of Color Virtual Support Meeting Learn more and register

10/14 Triage Cancer Webinar: Understanding Health Insurance Learn more and register

10/14, 15 and 18 NCI Event: Addressing Social Risks in Cancer Care Delivery Register Learn more and register

10/21 FORCE Webinar: Digital Health Information: Media Coverage of Cancer and Its Impact on Patients Learn more and register

10/26 FORCE Event: LGBTQIA+ Virtual Community Meeting Learn more and register

10/28 Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Center Webinar: Overcoming Health Disparities in Breast Cancer Learn more and register

11/3 National Lung Cancer Roundtable Webinar: Lung Cancer in Women Learn more and register

11/6 Foundation for Women's Cancer Webinar: Your Unique Story: Seasons of Survivorship Learn more and register
RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
New & Updated Resources
Cancer, COVID-19 and Engaging Diverse Communities The Minority Quality Forum recently hosted a workshop intended primarily for patient advocates.

COVID-19 Vaccination Guide for People with Cancer This COVID-19 fact sheet from the NCCN has been updated for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.

Health Insurance Comparison Worksheet This new tool from Triage Cancer allows patients to compare insurance options from their employer and the State Health Insurance Marketplace.

Hispanic Heritage Month Resources This website, from the HHS Office of Minority Health, is a source of Hispanic Heritage Month information and resources.

Implicit Bias: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Settings Intended for individuals working in healthcare settings, this online course was recently introduced by the DC Center for Rational Prescribing.

Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue This article in the February issue of Conquer magazine provides a brief patient overview of cancer-related fatigue.

Shared Decision Making in Lung Cancer Learning Module This online education program from the American College of Chest Physicians is designed to assist healthcare workers in helping patients make screening decisions.

Should People with Cancer and Cancer Survivors Get the Flu Vaccine? This post from ASCO Cancer.Net is updated annually with recommendations prior to the flu season.

State of Survivorship Survey The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship conducts this survey annually and uses the results to advocate for quality cancer care.

Understanding Social Determinants of Health ASCO Cancer.Net presented this podcast, which addresses social determinants of health and how they can impact people with cancer.
Job Opening
Bread for the City in Washington, DC, has an opening for a Cancer Patient Navigator & Referrals Supervisor. Visit Bread for the City to learn more about this opportunity.
WHAT WE'RE READING
News on Computer
Blood Cancer Patients Could Benefit From COVID Booster Shot: Study - Read the press briefing or article

Early Palliative Care Reduces End-of-Life Health Care Costs - Read the press briefing or article

How Many Deaths Will New Cigarette Warnings Prevent? - Read the press briefing or article

Meditation and Education Reduced Depression in Young Breast Cancer Survivors - Read the press briefing or article
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