March 2022 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Webcast Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Time: 2:00-3:00 PM ET Join us to celebrate national achievements and to hear the latest state of the field updates that inform our work. Hear from Steven Itzkowitz, MD, and Robert Smith, PhD, NCCRT co-chairs; Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH, Director of CDC’s Division... Read more »
While age is the number one risk factor for dementia, dementia is NOT a normal part of aging. Many individuals maintain high levels of cognitive function well into their late years, but what you do with lifestyle matters! This one-hour educational session will teach participants what they can do to lower their dementia risk and... Read more »
Exercise and nutrition may be only briefly discussed during treatment planning, and patients may be unwilling to consider exercise during chemotherapy. It is important to provide education and an action plan to outline how exercise may not only reduce side effects from chemotherapy but also help chemotherapy work better and improve survival. As new data... Read more »
Come and learn how to beat colorectal cancer with powerful stories from survivors and caregivers! About this event Join us for this event to: Learn about colorectal cancer and how to prevent it Find out what's new with colorectal cancer screening and how to get screened in 2022 Hear powerful stories from survivors and caregivers
Upcoming Supervisor Training Dates The next 2-part virtual Zoom session will be take place March 8th & 15th, 2022 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM. Class size is limited. The cost is $100. Topics Covered Include: Role of the CHW CHW Supervision Best Practices Organizational Readiness Supervisor Readiness Next Steps - Action Plan Questions? For more... Read more »
Otis Brawley, MD, a globally-recognized expert in cancer prevention and control, joins NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso to discuss the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and what relaxed public health measures mean for immunocompromised individuals. He will answer questions from CPAT members about how cancer survivors can best protect themselves.
Join The Center for Black Health & Equity, as we are excited to host a webinar on Thursday, March 17 at 4 P.M. to help you learn more about the guide’s make up and how it differs from other tobacco control literature on the market. This is your chance to talk to co-authors Sterling Fulton,... Read more »
EVENT DETAILS Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pHBRJnTET4i2ON4PJ8ODbQ Stressed out? This one-hour presentation will discuss chronic stress and its impact on physical and mental health. Participants will be introduced to and practice journaling as a coping technique to protect their well-being. This session will cover: • Normal stress vs. chronic stress • Stress-related health consequences • Personal stress assessment... Read more »
Date and time: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) Change time zone Program: Office of Cancer Survivorship Director’s Series Duration: 1 hour Description: Using Technology to Improve Supportive Care for Cancer Survivors and Their Family Caregivers This March presentation is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Nursing Research. Speaker:... Read more »
Join NCCS on Wednesday, March 23, at 12 PM ET, to hear from Pam DeGuzman, PhD, RN, who will discuss the development and evaluation of Comprehensive Assistance: Rural Interventions, Nursing and Guidance (CARING), a nurse-led intervention aimed at reducing disparities in quality of life for rural cancer survivors. During active treatment, rural survivors may forgo... Read more »
