September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer occurring in men. In New Hampshire, 28% of new cancer diagnoses in men and 11% of cancer deaths are due to prostate cancer. Although the mortality rate in New Hampshire has been decreasing, it is still significantly higher than the national rate (see 2011 New Hampshire State Health Profile). Read more... |
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Activities and Information for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
WZID Bra Bank
Fundraiser for NH Breast Cancer Coalition, at
Mall of NH from October 6-27, 2012
American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer"
October 14 & 21, 2012
In towns throughout New Hampshire
Healthy Steps
The program is designed to enhance the quality of life for breast cancer
survivors.
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Upcoming Events September 28, 2012: The Fourth Annual C. Everett Koop, MD Conference: New Horizons for Tobacco Treatment in the 21st Century at Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT. --- November 15, 2012: 17th Annual NH Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations (NHHPCO) Fall Conference at the
SERESC Conference Center in Bedford, NH
"The Best Care Possible" featuring Ira Byock, MD,
Director of Palliative Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
--- March 20, 2013: NH CCC Annual Conference at the Grappone Conference Center/ Courtyard by Marriott
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Call for Proposals
The HNHfoundation is seeking proposals to conduct a statewide screening series of the HBO documentary, Weight of the Nation; specifically film 4, "Challenges."
Proposals are due by October 1, 2012.
FMI, Click here.
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NH Comprehensive Cancer Collaboration (NH CCC) Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
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The New Hampshire Comprehensive Cancer Collaboration (NH CCC), has announced three new members to its Board of Directors: April Allin, RPh of North Stratford; Christine Howard, MSW, LICSW of Amherst; and Andy Morse, MS, of Rochester.
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The NH CCC
developed the state's
Cancer Control Plan and works with its
partners to implement the strategies outlined in the Plan. The Collaboration currently consists of hundreds of individuals and organizations committed to eliminating cancer in the State.
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Nancy Kane, NHCCC Board Chair (left), welcomes new NHCCC Board member Christine Howard (right)
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"We are pleased
to welcome these new members to our Board.
Each of these
individuals brings a unique experience and
tremendous dedication to addressing cancer. They will be a great addition to the Board as we work together to reduce the burden of cancer in New Hampshire," said Board Chair Nancy Kane, RS, MS, AOCN, of Concord.
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Featured NH CCC Partner: Melissa McAllister
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Melissa McAllister, of Concord, has been a member of the Collaboration's volunteer board for six years, and serves on the Colorectal Cancer Advisory Board as part of the Primary Prevention Workgroup. She is also a member of the NH CCC Communications Committee. As a long-time volunteer and member of the Planning Committee for busy gearing up for the event on Sunday, October 14th. With this year being the event's 20th anniversary, over 6,000 participants are anticipated.  | |
Melissa McAllister, NH CCC Board Member (center), daughter Stephanie (left) and son Bryce (right) at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Concord in 2009.
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For Melissa, volunteerism is a family affair. Her son Bryce, turning 16 this month, and daughter Stephanie, age 22, have participated in the Making Strides walk in Concord for 11 years. The event has special meaning for Melissa and her family this year; her sister-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer a month after the Making Strides walk last year.
Some members of the Collaboration may recall that Melissa's son Bryce was featured in a news story for his efforts spearheading the "Your Skin Is In" program at Concord High School last year. This program asks students to take a "no tanning" pledge for their prom, and NH CCC's Sun Safety Committee works in collaboration with the Melanoma Foundation of New England to facilitate the program throughout New Hampshire. Read more... |
Prostate Cancer Impacts Hundreds in NH
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NH CCC partners with the NHPCC to Raise Awareness of Prostate Cancer September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the New Hampshire Prostate Cancer Coalition (NHPCC) is providing men and their loved ones with important information about a cancer that is as prevalent in men as breast cancer is in women.  "What Men Need to Know" is a 25-minute video at http://youtu.be/kJPfbKwa050 featuring Dr. William Santis, Medical Director of the Prostate and Urologic Oncology Program at Concord Hospital Center for Urologic Care. In 2012, an estimated 1,260 new cases of prostate cancer will occur in New Hampshire. Prostate cancer is the second leading killer among men after lung cancer. Dr. Santis explains how prostate cancer can be detected early and that men and their loved ones should speak with their physician before making treatment decisions. He also stresses the importance of knowing the risk factors for prostate cancer such as increasing age, African ancestry, and family history of the disease. Read more... Andrew Morse, Co-chair NH CCC Communications Committee |
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Join Our Efforts! Public Policy and Education Committee (PPEC) Update
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The opening of the 2013 NH legislative session is approaching!
On August 27th, NH CCC Public Policy and Education Committee (PPEC) kicked off its planning process to prioritize the policy changes we hope to make in the upcoming legislative session. Join the effort to advance the objectives in the NH Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan from tobacco control to palliative care. Contact Judy Proctor for more information about the Committee's next meeting.
Nancy Kane and Mike Rollo, Co-Chairs
NH CCC PPEC
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Latest Cancer Trends Progress Report Released
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The National Cancer Institute recently released its 2011/2012 release of the Cancer Trends Progress Report. The report summarizes our nation's progress against cancer in relation to the Healthy People 2020 targets developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Cancer Trends Progress Report: 2011/ 2012 Update can be viewed online at http://progressreport.cancer.gov/.
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Physical Activity Among the Granite State's Adults
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The New Hampshire Obesity Prevention Program (OPP) has released a new data brief, Physical Activity Among New Hampshire Adults. The report summarizes findings from the NH Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (NH BRFSS) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, 2010 (SIRPA).
In 2011, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Obesity Prevention Program conducted a survey, in collaboration with the New Hampshire Association of Regional Planning Commissions, to assess existing municipal policies that relate to healthy eating and physical activity. A data brief detailing the survey results was released this summer.
Both the physical activity and the municipality data briefs can be accessed on the Obesity Prevention Program's data page: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/nhp/data.htm.
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