Over three years, Florida aloneaccounted for 48,283 cases of

lung cancer and 35,447deaths from lung cancer(age-adjusted, 2009–2011).The main cause of lungcancer is smoking tobacco.Smoking cessation can dra-

matically reduce lung cancerrisk. Tobacco Free Florida offersthree free and easy ways to

help people quit. Read moreabout ways to quit in the State Update

on page 5 of this newsletter. Radon exposure is the secondleading cause of lung cancer and is responsible for 21,000 deathsper year in the United States. About 1 in 5 Florida residents have

elevated radon levels. Testing and educational materials can befound at the Department’s Radon Program website.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends annualscreening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography(LDCT) in adults ages 55 to 80 years who have been heavysmokers. Individuals should talk with their doctor about screeningif they are:

n Between 55 and 80 years of age;n Have smoked cigarettes for “30-pack years,” which is roughlysmoking a pack a day for 30 years, 2 packs a day for 15 years, or 3packs a day for 10 years; andn Have quit smoking within 15 years or is still smoking.

Screening using a low-dose CT (computed tomography) scan ofthe lungs in high-risk persons can prevent a substantial number

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:

October is Breast CancerAwareness MonthBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongwomen in Florida. From 2009–2011, 42,182 women in the state werediagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that since 2000, the mortalityrate of breast cancer in Florida has been declining most significantly in thoseaged 65 and older. A mammogram is the best test for finding breast cancerearly, sometimes up to three years before the cancer can be felt. Early breastcancer does not reveal signs or cause symptoms, but as it grows it can changehow the breast looks and feels.

Several breast cancer screening resourcesare available to Florida women.

n Medicare insurance (1-800-633-4277)provides mammograms to women age 65and older without co-pay.n Breast and Cervical Cancer Early DetectionProgram offers a limited number ofscreenings to uninsured, low-income womenwho qualify. For more information call theFlorida Department of Health in your county,the American Cancer Society NationalHotline (1-800-227-2345), or visit thewebsite.

n The American Cancer Society National Hotline (1-800-227-2345) can help locate screening resources.n Susan G. Komen for the Cure (1-877-465-6636) provides mammograms for low-income womenunder age 50 in some parts of the state.

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BREAST CANCER SYMPTOMSINCLUDE:A new lump in the breast.A lump that has changed.A change in the size or shape ofthe breast.Pain in the breast or nipple thatdoes not subside.Flaky, red, or swollen skinanywhere on the breast.Blood or any other type of fluidcoming from the nipple that is notmilk when nursing a baby.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness MonthIn Florida, lung cancer has the highest cancer incidence and mortality rate of all cancers.

See Lung Cancer Awareness page 2

In Florida, 34.5 percent of the breastcancer cases and 53.9 percent of thecervical cancer cases are diagnosed atlate stage (FCDS 2011)In 2013–2014, the Reach and ConnectPilot Project funded part-time communityhealth workers (CHWs) to provideoutreach, education, and breast andcervical cancer screenings in 27 differentareas of the state that have high rates oflate stage breast and cervical cancer.Positive outcomes included:n Over 1,000 women were educatedregarding the importance of breast andcervical cancer screenings and the humanpapilloma virus vaccination.n Over 180 women received a screening

in the involved counties.n Thirty-seven new resources wereidentified to place in resourceguides.n Procedures, protocols andimprovements were developedfrom the pilot evaluation tocontinue the program.The BCCEDP has been awarded fundingagain this year to allow for the option ofhiring CHWs in full time positions.Funding was offered to all lead CHDBCCEDP sites. Maps were developed todefine the areas with the highestincidences of late stage canc er. TheBCCEDP sites conducting a Reach andConnect Project in their regions this year

are Broward, Duval, Escambia,Hillsborough, Jackson, Leon, Miami-Dade,Pasco, Pinellas, Putnam, and Seminole:these sites will serve 31 Florida counties.This year a greater emphasis will beplaced on continued follow-up forwomen through the screening processand on the CHWs becoming an integralpart of the BCCEDP and the communitiesthey serve.2

Each year, on the third Thursday in November, theAmerican Cancer Society observes the Great AmericanSmokeout. The observance is meant to inspire smokers to start

their quit journey or to use it as their quit day, the day they quit for good.On November 20, 2014, Tobacco Free Florida encourages Floridians—tobacco users and thosewho support them—tojoin thousands of otherson their quit journey.

For some, the decisionto quit is difficult, evendaunting. The best way toensure success andquitting for good is tohave a comprehensivequit plan. A successfulplan should includeconsultation with a healthcare provider as well. Tobacco users whodiscuss ways to quit with their health care professionals are ultimatelymore successful in their quit attempts. Earlier this year, Tobacco FreeFlorida launched a new initiative called Team Up to Quit, encouragingpatients to ask for help and providers to support those who need helpquitting. If you are a health care provider and would like to learn more,visit their website.

Fortunately, here in Florida, the state offers residents access to FREEquit resources that can aid in making a quit plan and help see it through.This includes help from a trained Quit Coach, and free nicotinereplacement therapy (nicotine patches and/or nicotine gum), whilesupplies last and if medically appropriate. Floridians are encouraged tomake a positive choice for their future and be part of the nationwideGreat American Smokeout. We are here to help you and your friends andfamily! For more information, visit www.tobaccofreeflorida.com.

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of lung cancer–related deaths.Chest X-rays are not effective inscreening for lung cancer.Insurance may pay for thescreening if an individual meetsthe screening guidelines. Symptoms of lung cancer oftentake years to develop, andusually there are no signs duringthe early stages. If you have anyof these symptoms, see yourhealth care provider:

n Persistent cough.n Chest, shoulder or back painunrelated to coughing.n Changes in the color oramount of sputum, coughingup more sputum or sputumtinged with blood.n Shortness of breath.n Developing hoarseness orother changes in the voice.n Audible, raspy sounds withbreathing.n Frequent lung problemssuch as bronchitis orpneumonia.n Loss of appetite orunexplained weight loss.n General weakness orfatigue.

State UpdateThe Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCEDP) announces the Reachand Connect Project for 2014–2015 fiscal year.

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Cancer In the News

Marginal life expectancy benefit from contralateralprophylactic mastectomy—Science Daily, July 16, 2014

Saving the heart in breast cancer treatment—Science Daily,July 17, 2014

Scientists discover gene that stops spread of deadly lungcancer—Medical News Today (MNT), July 23, 2014

Potential “universal” blood test for cancer discovered—Science Daily, July 28, 2014

Lifestyle choices may affect long-term heart health ofchildhood cancer survivors—Science Daily, July 28, 2014

Recent use of some oral contraceptives increases breastcancer risk—MNT, Aug. 1, 2014

Version 2.0 of Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator now online,complete with emojis—Science Daily, Aug. 4, 2014

Patient navigation may aid in breast cancer treatment inhigh-risk populations—Science Daily, Aug. 4, 2014

Routine prostate cancer screening “reduces deaths but leadsto overdiagnosis”—MNT, Aug. 7, 2014

Could protecting your skin from sun be as easy as popping apill?—Science Daily, Aug. 7, 2014

Pancreatic cancer survival rates at standstill for four decades—Science Daily, Aug. 7, 2014

Decline in US lung cancer rates, varying by race, gender, age—MNT, Aug. 11, 2014

Postmenopausal breast cancer risk decreases rapidly afterstarting regular physical activity—Science Daily, Aug. 11, 2014

U.S. lung cancer rates vary by subtype, sex, race/ethnicity,and age—Science Daily, Aug. 11, 2014

Aspirin “halves breast cancer recurrence in overweightwomen”—MNT, Aug. 14, 2014

Protein found to block benefits of vitamin A cancer therapy—Science Daily, Aug. 14, 2014

Previous pulmonary disease linked to increased lung cancerrisk in large study—Science Daily, Aug. 15, 2014

Provider, parental assumptions on teen sex yield “MissedOpportunities” for HPV vaccine—Science Daily, Aug. 18, 2014

Older patients with limited life expectancy still receivingcancer screenings—Science Daily, Aug. 18, 2014

Scientists learn more about rare skin cancer that killed BobMarley—Science Daily, Aug. 20, 2014

“Ovarian Cancer: Know Your Body, Know Your Risk”—ScienceDaily, Aug. 25, 2014

Medicaid: Do differing state reimbursement policies affectcancer screening?—MNT, Aug. 25, 2014

Better classification to improve treatments for breast cancer—Science Daily, Aug. 27, 2014

For Women: Reducing Your Cancer Risk—American Institute forCancer Research (AICR), Sept. 4, 2014

Call: Phone 1-877-U-CAN-NOW (1-877-822-6669) tospeak with a Quit Coach whowill help you assess youraddiction and help you createa personalized quit plan. Quitcoaches are available 7 days aweek, 24 hours a day andavailable for tobacco users age11 and older. NicotineReplacement Therapy (NRT) isavailable free of charge to age18 and older, if medicallyappropriate. Text2Quit is a freeservice that sends up to 300motivational texts before,during and after your quit.

Click: Enroll in Web Coach, anonline program for tobaccousers age 13 and older, whichhelps you create apersonalized web-based quitplan that you follow at yourown pace and in private.Motivational and educationalemails will be sent to youthroughout your quit plan.NRT is available free of chargeto age 18 and older, ifmedically appropriate.Text2Quit is a free service thatsends up to 300 motivationaltexts before, during and afteryour quit.

Come In: Visit the Area HealthEducation Centers (AHEC)Network’s website to find andsign up for in-person tobaccocessation provided in a groupformat throughout Florida.Courses are held in localcommunity locations, vary in

length, and are taught bytrained tobacco cessationspecialists who provide theinformation and tools neededto become tobacco free. NRTis available free of charge toage 18 and older, if medicallyappropriate. AHEC courses areavailable during theMonday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m. workday and severalclasses are scheduled.

Let’s Team Up to Quit!Quitting smoking is hard, buthaving professional supportcan make it easier. In fact,when patients work with theirhealth care providers they aremore successful in their quitattempts. A number of referralresources exist in Florida tosupport providers and theirpatients. Patients can also bereferred directly to TFF for freehelp. Providers interested inreferring patients, candownload and complete thefax referral form located hereand fax it to: 1-866-688-7577.Once patients are in thesystem, Tobacco Free Floridacan follow up with them andhelp them overcome theirnicotine addiction as a team.

For more information on howhealth care providers canhelp their patients quitsmoking, visit www.TobaccoFreeFlorida.com/healthcare.

With the right help, resources and support, you can havethe best chance to quit. Tobacco Free Florida’s (TFF) quitservices can double your chances of quitting any form oftobacco for good. Each person is different and so is theirnicotine addiction. TFF can help you choose a path toquitting that works for you! With TFF you can Call, Click, orCome in.

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Strong evidence supports that a healthy diet and exercise lead to a better recovery from cancer.Exercise and a healthy diet can also alleviate some of the most common symptoms ofchemotherapy like fatigue, neuropathy, lymphedema and weight gain or loss. The AmericanInstitute for Cancer Research (AIRC) has created simple guidelines for cancer survivors on physicalactivity and dietary recommendations.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA offers a no cost 12-week fitness program for cancer survivors with aphysician’s clearance. Groups are kept small with one fitness instructor to every six survivors. Theinstructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportivecancer care. The program will help survivors build muscle strength, flexibility and endurance,improve functional ability and develop their own physical fitness program. Classes are offered atdifferent times vary by location. See the Florida YMCA locations or contact your local YMCA tolearn more.

Gardening can be a great opportunity to promote physical and mental recovery as well asimprove nutrition in your daily life. A University of Alabama study is exploring how gardeningaffects breast cancer survivor’s exercise and eating habits. Participants were selected based on lowlevels of physical activity and vegetable consumption. Survivors were provided seedlings andtools and Master gardeners provided support twice a month, for a year. Preliminary results haveshown improvement in physical function in many participants. The study started in August 2013and is currently expanding to additional counties in Alabama.

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For more cancer survivor education see the Tools and Resources section of thisnewsletter on page 5 for the Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series with newlearning modules on cancer recovery and rehabilitation and prostate cancersurvivorship. Additionally, CancerCare has now opened registration for onlinesupport groups and a therapeutic writing group.

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> Florida Department of Health is hosting a free webinartitled “Understanding the New Lung Cancer ScreeningGuidelines” on Nov. 5, 2014, at 1 p.m. EST. FeaturedSpeaker: ____

To join the online meeting, click here

To join the teleconference, call 1-888-670-3525 and usepasscode: 297-003-0833#

> CancerCare presents the following free Connect®Education Workshops (all are from 1:30—2:30 p.m. EST):All sessions are free and pre-registration is required.Oct. 29: Advances in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer 2, 3

Oct. 30: Update on Early Stage Breast Cancer 2,3

Oct. 31: Triple Negative Breast Cancer and African AmericanWomen 2,3

Nov. 4: Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer 1,2

Nov. 5: Progress in the Treatment of MyeloproliferativeNeoplasms 2,3

Nov. 6: Update on Mantle Cell Lymphoma 2,3

Nov. 11: Highlights from the Affordable Care Act 2,3

Nov. 12: Finding the Resources You Need to Manage the Costs of Living with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms 2,3

Nov. 18: For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with Your LovedOne’s Lung Cancer Part II of Living with Lung Cancer 1,2

Nov. 19: The Role of Exercise, Meditation and Nutrition Part III of Living with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms 2,3

Dec. 17: Update on Lymphoma from the 2014 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting 1

1—Approved for one Contact Hour to Social Workers2—Submitted for approval for one Continuing Professional

Education Unit for Registered Dietitians3—Submitted for one Contact Hour to Social WorkersYou can participate by listening to this workshop on thetelephone or via live streaming through the Internet. Formore information or to register online, visit CancerCareonline or call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673). Past workshops arearchived here.Missed a Connect Education Workshop? Listen to pastworkshops as podcasts through “CancerCare's” website.

> Healthiest Weight Florida: A Life Course Approach—TheFlorida Department of Health, in collaboration with theFlorida Medical Association, has produced a complimentary,two-credit Continuing Medical Education (CME) course,Healthiest Weight: A Life Course Approach. This CME courseis available free of charge to all physicians who are licensedin the state of Florida and underscores the importance ofclinicians providing guidance about healthy living topatients and families during all stages of life.

> NCCN Continuing Education Program—This NationalComprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) ContinuingEducation Program seeks to improve patient outcomes inoncology by educating clinicians on the application ofevidence-based medicine. Our accredited educationalactivities are designed for oncologists (in both community

and academic settings), nurses, pharmacists, case managers,and other health care professionals involved in the care ofpatients with cancer.Oct. 15: Challenges in Assessing and Using Biomarkers inOncology Care1, 1:30–3:00 p.m. EDT Oct. 20: A Multidisciplinary Approach to IndividualizedPatient Care —Melanoma: Advanced Disease2, 2:00-3:00 p.m.EDT

Sessions are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™as identified.

1—Pre-approved by the Commission for Case ManagerCertification to provide continuing education credit toCertified Case Managers (CCMs) and nursing credits

2—Nursing and pharmacy (ACPE) credits are also provided

> Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series—Made available byNational Cancer Survivorship Resource Center, this series is afree continuing education program that provides a forum toeducate primary care providers (e.g., general medicinephysicians, physician assistants, nurses) who may havecancer survivors as patients about how to better understandand care for survivors. No-cost continuing education creditsare available for each 1-hour module. The audience will learnabout caring for survivors of adult-onset cancers, including:Module 1: The Current State of Survivorship Care and the Roleof Primary Care Providers Module 2: Late Effects of Cancer and its Treatments: ManagingComorbidities and Coordinating with Specialty ProvidersModule 3: Late Effects of Cancer and its Treatment: Meetingthe Psychosocial Health Care Needs of Survivors Module 4: The Importance of Prevention in CancerSurvivorship: Empowering Survivors to Live WellModule 5: A Team Approach: Survivorship Care CoordinationModule 6: Cancer Recovery and Rehabilitation Module 7: Spotlight on Prostate Cancer Survivorship: ClinicalFollow-Up Care Guidelines for Primary Care ProvidersTriage Cancer hosts cancer survivorship educational eventsincluding in-service trainings, online educational blog,materials, and resourcesOct. 20: Medicare Basics, 1:00 p.m. ESTOct. 21: In-Service Training for Oncology Health Care Professionals and Advocates, Tampa, Fla.*Oct. 23: Balancing Work and Cancer, Tampa, Fla.*CEUs available for social workers, nurses and behavioralsciencesCancer and Careers list the following teleconferences, in-person seminars, and more.Oct. 22: Ask The Experts: Legal and Career AdviceTeleconferences

Nov. 6: Teleconferences for Healthcare Professionals:Balancing Work & Cancer: Returning to Work

Tools & ResourcesOctober & November 2014

Smart and Connected Health Programis funding projects which accelerate thedevelopment and use of innovativeapproaches that would support themuch needed transformation ofhealthcare from reactive and hospital-centered to preventive, proactive,evidence-based, person-centered andfocused on well-being rather thandisease. Click here to apply. Proposaldeadline 10/10/14.

American Cancer Society (ACS) releaseda RFA for Pilot and Exploratory Projectsin Palliative Care of Cancer Patients andTheir Families. This RFA provides fundingfor investigators performing pilot andexploratory research studies whosepurpose is to test interventions, developresearch methodologies, and explorenovel areas of research in palliative careof cancer patients and their families.Click here for more information.Additionally, ACS has released Stand UpTo Cancer–American Cancer SocietyLung Cancer Translational ResearchDream Team Grant. The grant providesfunding for research projects that mustinclude therapeutic interventions forlung cancer and deliver near-termpatient benefit through investigation bya multidisciplinary, multi-institutionalDream Team of experts. Click here formore information. Closing date10/15/14.

ACS Professional Development Grantsto support pursuit of doctoral degree inCancer Nursing and career developmentfor primary care physicians. Initialawards for graduate students pursuingdoctoral study are made for up to twoyears with the possibility of a two-yearrenewal. There is a stipend of $15,000per year. Click here to apply. The primarycare physician award is made to supportpursuing an academic career with anemphasis on cancer control. Awards are

for three years and for up to $100,000per year. Click here to apply. Closingdate 10/15/14

Small Grants Program for CancerEpidemiology is an FOA that providessupport for pilot projects, testing of newtechniques, secondary analyses ofexisting data, development andvalidation of measurement methods,linkage of genetic polymorphisms withother variables related to cancer risk anddevelopment of innovative projects formore comprehensive research in canceretiology and epidemiology. Click here toapply. Closing date 11/18/14.

Basic Cancer Research in Cancer HealthDisparities invites applications frominvestigators interested in conductingbasic, mechanistic research into thebiologic/genetic causes of cancer healthdisparities. These cooperative agreementresearch awards (U01) will supportinnovative studies designed toinvestigate biological/genetic bases ofcancer disparities. Click here to apply.Closing date 11/20/14.

Exploratory Grant Award to PromoteWorkforce Diversity in Basic CancerResearch invites applications byinvestigators from diverse backgroundsunderrepresented in basic andbiomedical cancer research. The NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH) recognizes aunique and compelling need to promotediversity in the NIH-funded researchworkforce. Click here to apply. Closingdate 11/20/14.

Testing Interventions for Health-Enhancing Physical Activity is a FOA tofund highly innovative and promisingresearch that tests multi-levelintervention programs designed toincrease health-enhancing physicalactivity. Click here to apply.

Closing date 9/7/17.

Developing Interventions for Health-Enhancing Physical Activity is a FOA tosupport highly innovative researchaimed at developing multi-levelinterventions that will increase health-enhancing physical activity. Click here toapply. Closing date 9/7/17.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) FundingOpportunities:

Exploratory and Developmental Grantto Improve Health Care Quality throughHealth Information Technology (IT) is tofund exploratory and developmentalresearch grants that will contribute tothe evidence base of how health ITimproves health care quality. The fundssupport the use of a wide variety ofresearch designs in order to generateinformation regarding the design anddevelopment, implementation, use, orimpact of health IT on quality.Depending on the research design andintent of the project, applicants mayreceive support for: (1) pilot andfeasibility of self-contained health ITresearch projects; (2) secondary dataanalysis of health IT research; or (3)economic (prospective or retrospective)analyses of a health IT project. Click hereto apply. Closing date 11/17/16.

Cancer Center Support Grants for NCI-designated Cancer Centers to capitalizeon all institutional cancer researchcapabilities, integrating meritoriousprograms in laboratory, clinical, andpopulation research into a singletransdisciplinary research enterpriseacross all institutional boundaries. Clickhere to apply. Closing date varies.

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About the CancerStakeholderThe Cancer Stakeholder is ane-newsletter, which includesthe DOH cancer updates,cancer tools and resources,funding opportunities, events,research, and otherinformation about cancer. Theopinions expressed in theCancer Stakeholder do notnecessarily reflect the views ofthe Department or its staff.Please direct questions,comments and suggestions tothe Comprehensive CancerControl Program atcancer@flhealth.gov.

If you would like to beremoved from thisdistribution list, please sendan email with “Unsubscribe”written in the subject line tocancer@flhealth.gov. Pleasetype in the body of the emailthe county where you reside.Please understand thatunsubscribing from theCancer Stakeholder willunsubscribe you fromreceiving future emails relatedto the Comprehensive CancerControl Program, the RegionalCancer Control Collaborativesand the associated local andstatewide cancer activities.

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Events

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CollaborativesFearless Caregiver Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on Oct. 16, 2014.

5th Cutaneous Lymphoma Symposium in Tampa, Fla. on Oct. 16, 2014.

Florida Hematologic Malignancies Symposium: Helping with theJourney in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Oct. 18, 2014.

18th Senological International Society World Congress on BreastHealthcare in Orlando, Fla. on Oct. 16–19, 2014.

Oncology Symposium: Management Best Practices, Trends andOpportunities in Orlando, Fla. on Oct. 21, 2014

Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers 2014 Annual Conference in St.Petersburg, Fla. on Oct. 22–24, 2014.

International Cancer Education Conference in Clearwater Beach, Fla. onOct. 22–25, 2014.

Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 24–25,2014.

NCCN 2014 Congress Series™: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Boston,Mass. on Oct. 25, 2014.

Society for Integrative Oncology in Houston, Texas on Oct. 26–28,2014.

AICR Annual Research Conference in District of Columbia on Oct. 29–31,2014. The deadline to submit a poster abstract is Sept. 5, 2014.

Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology in Chicago, Ill. onOct. 30–Nov. 1, 2014.

Patient Advocacy Summit: Patient Concerns in 2014 in District ofColumbia on Nov. 3, 2014.

Cancer Center Business Summit in Chicago, Ill. on Nov. 6–7, 2014.

CAPC National Seminar 2014 in Orlando, Fla. on Nov. 13, 2014.

Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, Calif. on Jan. 15–17, 2015.

2015 Winter Oncology Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Jan. 24,2015.

Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in Orlando, Fla. on Feb. 26–28,2015.

NCCN Academy for Excellence & Leadership in Oncology™ in Hollywood,Fla. on March 11, 2015.

NCCN 220th Annual Conference: Advancing the Standard of Cancer Care™in Hollywood, Fla. on March 14, 2015.

Regional Cancer ControlCollaboratives exist acrossthe state and work to bring

public and private partnerstogether to reduce the burden ofcancer. For information aboutwhat your regional collaborativein your area is doing, visit theirwebsites listed below.

> Northwest Florida CancerControl Collaborative

> Northeast Florida CancerControl Collaborative

> North Central Florida CancerControl Collaborative

> East Central Florida CancerControl Collaborative

> Southeast Florida CancerControl CollaborativeFacebook: SoFla FightingCancer

> Southwest Florida CancerControl Collaborative

> The Southeast AmericanIndian Council (SEAIC) focuseson needs assessments,preventive education andquality of life for AmericanIndians. Membership is opento anyone of American Indianheritage. Email Dewey Painteror call him at (904) 208-0857for an application or for moreinformation.

To be added to the contact listfor any of these collaboratives,send an email request toCancer@flhealth.gov.

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