Looking for CRC Presenter at PCOMS Conference

The Screen for Life, Colorectal Cancer Control Program has been offered an opportunity to have a colorectal cancer screening presentation at the following professional education meeting (core presentation will be provided by the program):

When:         January 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.

Where:        Pinellas Osteopathic Medical Society (PCOMS) Winter Meeting (expected   attendance: 400)

500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767

http://pcomsociety.com/events/annual-winter-seminar/

Please let us know if you would be interested or know of someone who may be interested in presenting information to medical providers, by responding to:

Camilla Reid 

(941) 714-7197 

Camilla_Reid@doh.state.fl.us

Cancer Connections November 28th

Dr. Alice Rhoton-Vlasak will be speaking about fertility preservation in younger cancer patients. The meeting will take place at noon at the Hope Lodge in Gainesville. For more information, email Barb Thomas at bnbarb@aol.com. 

Last minute attendees are welcome, but bring you own lunch as food is prepared based on prior notice.

North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative Meeting

Date: December 5th, 2012

Time: 3 to 5 pm

Location: Senior Recreation Center - 5701 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32653 (Map)

Flyer: http://www.cancerresourceguidencf.org/ncfcccdocuments/NCFCCC_Dec2012_Invite_flyer.pdf

Refreshments will be provided.

Map of the location: https://ufandshands.org/eldercare-alachua-county/maps 

The overall purpose of the meeting will be to discuss how we, as one community, can create solutions to address the high cancer disparities in North Central Florida. NCFCCC will also address the latest cancer data for the region, NCFCCC updates, solution-based strategic planning and upcoming events.

Healthcare providers, government agencies, and community and faith-based organizations are encouraged to attend. The general public is also welcome.

Please RSVP to lpollock@wellflorida.org. 

NCFCCC Website: http://www.ncfcancercontrol.org/ 

Moffitt Cancer Center Conference Announcement: 9th Annual Clinical Breakthroughs & Challenges in Hematologic Malignancies

Saturday, January 19th, 2013

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort 
Lake Buena Vista, Florida

For more information, contact: Melissa.Pearson@Moffitt.org 

Web: Moffitt.org/Hematology2013
Conference brochure & registration form: Hematology Conference Brochure 

Article: "Patient guides prove indispensable for those with cancer"

An interesting article in the Gainesville Sun about patient guides and cancer navigators in North Central Florida who assist in the needs of individuals with cancer. 

Link to the article:
Patient guides prove indispensable for those with cancer: Gainesville Sun

Screen for Life, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network

Public Policy and Promotion Advisory Group Conference Call

Wednesday, November 14th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Conference line:   (888) 670-3525   Conference code:   8338411399

Meeting agenda: CCAN Agenda 11/14/12

CCAN Flyer: Screen for Life, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network

Spotlight: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, here is some information about pancreatic cancer that you may not have been aware of:

• Pancreatic Cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
• Only 6% of patients with pancreatic cancer live more than 5 years after diagnosis.
• There are no screening procedures for early detection, and pancreatic cancer is seldom diagnosed before it has metastasized. 

Risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer include:

• Smoking
• Long-standing diabetes
• Chronic pancreatitis

To find out more about pancreatic cancer, please visit the links below.

Pancreatic cancer information: 

• The National Cancer Institute - Pancreatic Cancer

National foundations related to pancreatic cancer:

• The National Pancreas Foundation
• The Lustgarten Foundation
• The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research