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Michigan Cancer Consortium Resources
- The
Cancer
Burden in Michigan: Selected Statistics (revised December 2006)
This revised report was developed by the Michigan Public Health Institute in support of the Michigan Cancer Consortium Initiative. The report describes the cancer burden in Michigan in terms morbidity and mortality, and the human and financial cost associated with cancer to the extent to which data are available at this time. Five cancer sites are presented: breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate.
- Introduction to the Michigan Cancer Consortium
www.michigancancer.org
The MCC developed Michigan’s statewide comprehensive cancer control plan and is now implementing the plan through its Michigan Cancer Consortium Initiative. The MCC site includes introductory information about the Consortium and the MCC Initiative, including the MCC mission statement and cancer control guiding principles.
- Michigan Health Promotions Clearinghouse — Order form for cancer education materials (updated April 16, 2008; available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
The Clearinghouse offers more than three dozen printed materials ranging from brochures to posters to educate residents about breast, cervical and colorectal cancers; all materials are available free of charge in limited quantities to Michigan residents. Sources for the materials include the Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Cancer Society, and the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation.
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Cancer Progress Report - 2007 Update
http://progressreport.cancer.gov
The Cancer Progress Report describes and illustrates our nation's progress in reducing the cancer burden across the full cancer continuum, from prevention through the impact of deaths from cancer. The information presented on the site was gathered through a collaborative effort between the National Cancer Institute and other key agencies and groups, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society. The report, which was first issued in 2001, will be updated again in 2007.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Resources for Employers Making Decisions Related to Employee Health and Cancer
www.businessgrouphealth.org/benefitstopics/topics/
0006.cfm?topic=0006&desc=Cancer
The CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control provides national leadership in preventing and controlling cancers, specifically breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate, and skin cancers. The site, sponsored by the National Business Group on Health, provides links to cancer information and resources that employers can use to protect their employees from cancer.
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CDC National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
www.cdc.gov/cancer/ncccp/index.htm
At this site, you will learn about the the CDC's National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program. By clicking on the appropriate links, you will be able to access information about funded partners, publications, resources, and more, as well as site-specific cancer topic areas.
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CDC State Cancer Burden Data
www.cdc.gov/cancer/CancerBurden/mi.htm
The CDC has state cancer burden data for each state. This site contains Michigan cancer burden data for lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer as well as a comparison of the Michigan cancer burden to that of the nation.
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Healthy People 2010
http://web.health.gov/healthypeople/document/html/
volume1/03cancer.htm
(Note: When the page opens, use the scroll bar at the page's right margin to scroll down to the beginning of the text.)
Healthy People 2010 presents a comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention agenda. It is designed to serve as a roadmap for improving the health of all people in the United States during the first decade of the 21st century. This link will take you directly to the section of Healthy People 2010 that addresses cancer. Here you can find the Healthy People 2010 goal, overview and objectives for cancer.
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National Cancer Institute (NCI) CancerNet
www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/cancer_type
At this site, you will be able to select a specific type of cancer or general information. For each cancer type, you will find an introductory overview, as well as statistics, treatment information, clinical trials, genetics, causes, risk factors, prevention, support, and resources.
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NCI — Cancer Genetics Network
http://epi.grants.cancer.gov/CGN
The NCI sponsors the Cancer Genetics Network (CGN), a national network of centers specializing in the study of inherited predisposition to cancer. The resource is available to the research community at large to support studies on the genetic basis of human cancer susceptibility, the integration of this information into medical practice, and the behavioral, ethical, and public health issues associated with human genetics. The growing database has information on 20,100 individuals (15,760 families) with cancer and/or a family history of cancer. Data available to researchers include demographic information, relevant medical history, and a four-generation cancer family history on each enrollee. The population enrolled makes possible research on both common and uncommon tumors. The CGN infrastructure enables studies on genes of moderate and low penetrance, as well as the more easily identified high penetrance genes.
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NCI Patient Education Booklet Series: Understanding Breast, Cervical and Prostate Changes
In August 2004, the NCI released updated versions of its three patient education booklets regarding breast changes, cervical changes, and prostate changes. The publications explain the facts and symptoms related to various conditions; the changes common at various stages of life; and the possible next steps to consider in terms of testing and diagnosis when certain changes do occur.
The booklets are intended to help ease patients' concerns during the stressful time between receiving an abnormal result and a diagnosis by explaining commonly used medical terms in easy-to-understand, everyday language and by including sample questions patients can ask during appointments to facilitate patient-provider communication about changes or abnormal results.
Copies of each of the three booklets are available free and can be ordered online at www.cancer.gov/publications or by calling (toll-free) 800-4-CANCER.Download an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of the NCI booklet entitled Understanding Breast Changes.*
Download an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of the NCI booklet entitled Understanding Cervical Changes.*
Download an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of the NCI booklet entitled Understanding Prostate Changes.*
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1999–2004 Cancer Incidence and Mortality
Data
www.cdc.gov/cancer/npcr/uscs/index.htm
This report presents the most comprehensive federal data available to date on state-specific cancer incidence rates. The U.S. Cancer Statistics: 2002 Incidence and Mortality report marks the fourth time that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have combined their cancer incidence data sources to produce a new set of official federal statistics on cancer incidence (newly diagnosed cases) from each registry that met data quality criteria. Mortality statistics from CDC’s National Vital Statistics System are included on cancer deaths for a single year and each state. This joint report covers 93 percent of the U.S. population for incidence and 100 percent of the population for mortality. It provides state-specific and regional data for cancer cases diagnosed and cancer deaths that occurred in 2002, the most recent year for which incidence data are available. The report has been produced in collaboration with the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR).
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American Association for Cancer Education (AACE)
www.aaceonline.com
The AACE fosters cancer education by individuals throughout the world who, either due to professional obligations or personal interest, are involved in cancer education. The association provides a forum for health-related professionals concerned with the study and improvement of cancer education at the undergraduate, graduate, continuing professional, and paraprofessional levels. Active members include physicians, dentists, nurses, health educators, social workers, occupational therapists, and other professionals interested in cancer education. Cancer education efforts are related to prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering, and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
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CancerCare
www.cancercare.org
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. The site features resources for people with cancer and their caregivers (including counseling, educational programs, information and referrals, and financial needs resources), as well as cancer care professionals and members of the media. Users may choose between English- and Spanish-language site pages.
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C-Change
http://cchangetogether.org
C-Change is comprised of the nation's key cancer leaders from government, business and nonprofit sectors. These cancer leaders share the vision of a future where cancer is prevented, detected early, and cured or managed successfully as a chronic illness. The mission of C-Change is to leverage the combined expertise and resources of its members to eliminate cancer as a (major) public health problem at the earliest possible time.
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Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA)
www.migeneticsconnection.org/cancer
The MCGA is a collaborative network that provides leadership, education and advocacy in issues relating to cancer genetics in Michigan. The organization also promotes research and communication, serves as a resource for expert information, and facilitates translation of cancer genetics research into practice. The MCGA is open to healthcare professionals and members of professional health care organizations that have an interest in cancer genetics and the mission of the MCGA. The MCGA site includes information about the organization and also includes links for the MCGA Directory of Cancer Genetics Service Providers and various cancer genetics resources on the Internet.
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National Governors' Association
www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.b14a675ba7f89cf9e
8ebb856a11010a0
The National Governor's Association web site is designed to provide a national clearinghouse of best practices in cancer control and prevention—empowering states to share what works in the battle against cancer. A special feature includes a searchable clearinghouse of the current programs in states and territories addressing cancer, which you can use by entering terms in the site's search box.
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North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR)
www.naaccr.org
Information derived through surveillance is critical for directing effective cancer prevention and control programs. From the NAACCR home page, you can select options such as registration standards, certification, statistics, and reports. You also can select CINA+ Online, an interactive, online query system that enables users to request specific cancer information by year, geography, sex, race, cancer type, and age, as well as by any combination of these variables.
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The Wellness Community
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
The Wellness Community is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. The cornerstone of The Wellness Community is the “Patient Active Concept,” which encompasses the belief that patients who actively participate with their physicians and medical team in their fight for recovery can improve the quality of their lives and may enhance the possibility of their recovery. The site's Virtual Wellness Community offers cancer information, free, professionally moderated support groups in real-time for people with cancer and their caregivers (including teens), and a host of other resources for consumers and professionals. It also hosts physician and nurse lectures, nutritional workshops, mind-body programs, and other services. Both the site's resources and the online support groups are available in English and in Spanish.
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