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The Road to Breast Health Equity in the Era of COVID-19 Explore…

Webinar/Web Conference

This CME activity is intended to review disparities data, educate about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, and address topics to include community myths and facts, genetics, and risk reduction strategies. By the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Address the breast cancer disparities crisis in black women by utilizing... Read more »

Meeting Patients Where They Are: Lung Cancer Screening Outreach Efforts Among Vulnerable Populations (Part 1)

Webinar/Web Conference

Sept. 29 ǀ Noon-1pm ET Meeting Patients Where They Are: Lung Cancer Screening Outreach Efforts Among Vulnerable Populations (Part 1) • Advocate Perspective: How Lack of Access Impacts All Patients and Exacerbates Disparities • Lung Cancer Screening in Low-income Populations in Chicago • Mobile Lung Cancer Screening in North Carolina • ACS Return to Screening... Read more »

Second Biennial Current Paradigms in Cardiovascular Care of the Cancer Patient/Survivor 2021: What Healthcare Professionals Should Know

Webinar/Web Conference

Program Information Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the #1 and #2 causes of death in the United States. Both conditions involve many variables and their study is constant and diffuse. Cardio-oncology is a nascent field which focuses on preventing adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with active cancer; and improving the overall cardiovascular health of cancer... Read more »

After Diagnosis and Treatment comes Survivorship. The Next Chapter in the Breast Cancer Journey

Webinar/Web Conference

After Diagnosis and Treatment comes Survivorship. The Next Chapter in the Breast Cancer Journey Description Presentation objectives: Dr. De Young will be speaking on how to care for the breast cancer survivor and help them transition to the “new normal” after diagnosis and treatment. Although breast cancer survivors often have a variety of sequelae from... Read more »

Eliminate the Gap: Addressing Cancer Disparities in the US Latinx LGBTQ+ Community

Webinar/Web Conference

Conversation on Cancer: “Eliminate the Gap: Addressing Cancer Disparities in the US Latinx LGBTQ+ Community”   Featured Speakers: Loriana Hernandez, Cancer Survivor |Patient Advocate | Emmy Award Winning Journalist & Speaker Frank J. Penedo, PhD, Sylvester Professor of Psychology and Medicine, Center Associate Director for Cancer Survivorship & Translational Behavioral Sciences Michelle Veras, MPH, Projects Director for... Read more »

Meeting Patients Where They Are: Tools for Building Capacity (Part 2)

Webinar/Web Conference

Oct. 6 ǀ Noon-1pm ET Meeting Patients Where They Are: Tools for Building Capacity (Part 2) • Advocate Perspective • NLCRT Lung Cancer Coalition-Building Guide • NLCRT Early Detection Modeling Tool Speaker: Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH Panelists: Debra Dyer, MD, FACR; Timothy Mullett, MD, MBA; Carey Thomson, MD, MPH

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: Working Toward Health Equity 30th Anniversary Event

Webinar/Web Conference

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: Working Toward Health Equity 30th Anniversary Event The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrates 30 years of success in serving people and saving lives through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). We congratulate our state, tribal, and territory programs, as well... Read more »

Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program

Webinar/Web Conference

Join Advocate Aurora Health’s 4 Week (weekly for 4 weeks) Smoking Cessation Program, Freshstart, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The primary goal of Freshstart is to help participants plan a successful quit attempt by teaching effective ways to overcome nicotine dependence. Freshstart is designed to help any tobacco user, including those who may be... Read more »

Making Strides of Milwaukee

HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK Milwaukee

What You Need to Know Making Strides has always been more than just a walk, it’s a movement. We are making it easier for anyone, anywhere to make an impact. We know the future can be free from breast cancer. We’re asking you to join the movement and sign up to save lives. LOCAL CONTACT To... Read more »

Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities

Webinar/Web Conference

The American Cancer Society is pleased to present a FREE professional development webinar series titled Building A Healthier Community which aims to provide Community Health Workers information and resources on a variety of topics to improve cancer prevention and early detection. Please join us on Tuesday, October 12th at 11am to learn more about Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities presented... Read more »

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