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Breast Programs
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Congratulations to Georgia's recently accredited programs: Coliseum Breast Health Coliseum Medical Center Macon Gwinnett Medical Center Breast Heatlh Center Lawrenceville Northside Hospital Breast Health Care Program Atlanta Click here for a list of all NAPBC accredited programs in Georgia |
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ACCC Symposia Comes to Atlanta November 30 |
2010 Regional Oncology Economic & Management
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Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
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Free to ACCC members; $49.99 to non-members
Hosted by Matt Sherer, Administrative Director, John B. Amost Cancer Center, The Medical Center, Columbus, GA
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Click here for details & registration |
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Vote for Georgia
LIVESTRONG Community Impact Grants |
Applicants with the most votes win a financial award Georgia has several in each category SuperSibs Cancer Transitions Hospital Creative Center Click here to vote by Friday, Oct. 29 at 6 pm |
| A BOOK FOR SURVIVORS |
This courageous story of cancer survivorship is available free to Georgians.
Organizations can order copies, but must provide a method to ship or pick-up.
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Georgia Cancer Center of Excellence at Grady Earns COC Accreditation with Commendation
 The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has awarded the Teaching Hospital Cancer Program at Grady Memorial
Health System a full 3-year accreditation with commendation for a perfect score. We are excited and honored to be among the best cancer centers in the country," says Dr. Roland Matthews, Medical Director. In regard to cancer research, the survey, conducted in August, noted "Most of the programs clinical accruals are their own research protocols. Their basic science research lab is doing cutting edge research as well. Outstanding!" Click here for details. |
State Leaders in Cancer Meet to Review Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan
 Leading the way in the implementation phase of the State Cancer Plan are (from left to right)Angie Patterson, Georgia Cancer Coalition (GCC); Chris Parker, Georgia Health Policy Center; Kimberly Redding, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Division of Public Health (DPH)/Department of Community Health (DCH); Tamara Moon, Comprehensive Cancer Control, DCH; and Bill Todd, GCC. Nearly 65 leaders in cancer control from across the state attended the Congress to hone priorities, taking into consideration the impact of state budget cutbacks and federal healthcare reforms.
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CDC Awards Georgia Grant
For Colorectal Cancer Screening  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the State of Georgia a grant to provide colorectal cancer screening services for low-income people aged 50-64 years, who are underinsured or uninsured. Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women aged 50 and older in the United States. According to Laura Seeff, M.D., medical director of CDC's colorectal cancer screening program. "This screening program has tremendous potential to address the disparities that exist in colorectal cancer screening and to save lives." The goal is to increase population-level screening among all persons aged 50 and older and to reduce health disparities in colorectal cancer screening, incidence and mortality. |
Regional Cancer Coalition Report
EGCC works on Adolescent Cancer Prevention
The East Georgia Cancer Coalition (EGCC) has worked on the State Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan's objective of reducing the number of smokers through their Adolescent Cancer Prevention Program. Working through seven African-American churches and one alternative school in each of seven counties in their region, the EGCC educated 134 teens and 34 adults on healthy lifestyles. The Saturday morning programs addressed nutrition, exercise, smoking and sun damage. Adult leaders and teen panelists were excited to share information in an informal yet educational setting. The EGCC believes that more knowledgeable teens can become leaders in demonstrating cancer prevention behaviors to their peers and parents. EGCC is continuing this work this year with an in-school smoking prevention program in cooperation with the Medical College of Georgia. |
130 Join Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia  More than 130 people from across the state signed up to join the newly formed Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia (CPNG), organized by the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology (GASCO) in cooperation with the Georgia Cancer Coalition. (GCC) The organization's annual meeting featured a keynote by Elizabeth Rohan of the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. Pictured with her is GASCO President Dr. Matthew Mumber, who also spoke about patient navigation research. Cancer patient navigators in Georgia can still  join the organization, there is no fee at this time. A members-only website is being developed to share contacts and resources. Click here to sign up for membership or here to learn about a cancer patient navigator research study. |
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