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April 2017 Social Media Messages
From the Iowa Cancer Consortium, the Iowa Department of Public Health, and the American Cancer Society. Please use and
share these messages freely, and encourage your network of contacts to do the same.
National Cancer Control Month
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Just what is “comprehensive cancer control”? It is communities,
organizations and other partners working together to prevent
cancer, find it earlier, treat it more effectively and make life better
for people living with the disease. These types of partnerships are
happening right here in Iowa.
http://canceriowa.org/abouttheicc.aspx
Comprehensive #cancercontrol = partnering in cancer prevention,
treatment, screening & survivorship. http://bit.ly/abouttheicc15
In Iowa, comprehensive cancer control is guided by the Iowa Cancer
Plan, a roadmap for reducing the burden cancer puts on the people
of our state. Read it and discover how the plan and the Iowa Cancer
Consortium can support the efforts you’re passionate about.
http://canceriowa.org/Iowa-Cancer-Plan.aspx
In Iowa, #cancercontrol is guided by the #IowaCancerPlan. Learn
how the plan can support your efforts.
http://bit.ly/iowacancerplan15
The Iowa Cancer Plan provides direction for cancer programs,
research and policy initiatives, and is currently being revised for
2018-2022. Let us know what you would like to see included in the
revision! http://canceriowa.org/Iowa-Cancer-Plan/State-CancerPlan-Revision.aspx
In Iowa, #cancercontrol is guided by the #IowaCancerPlan. We want
to know what you would like to see in the 2018-2022 cancer plan
revision. http://ow.ly/cHIz30ac55c
All Iowans are invited to attend the Iowa Cancer Consortium’s
spring meetings to provide input into the revision of the 2018-2022
Iowa Cancer Plan. http://canceriowa.org/Iowa-Cancer-Plan/StateCancer-Plan-Revision.aspx
All Iowans are invited to attend the Iowa Cancer Consortium’s
spring meetings to provide input into the revision of the 2018-2022
#IowaCancerPlan. http://ow.ly/cHIz30ac55c
The revised Iowa Cancer Plan will include a special focus on health
equity and disparities. Learn more about the revision process and
how you can get involved. http://canceriowa.org/Iowa-CancerPlan/State-Cancer-Plan-Revision.aspx
The revised #IowaCancerPlan will include a special focus on health
equity and disparities. Learn more about the revision process and
how you can get involved. http://ow.ly/cHIz30ac55c
Cancer control in Iowa is accomplished in many different ways,
through many different organizations, and by many different
people. Check out the numerous and diverse projects that Iowans
have done and are doing to reduce the burden of cancer in Iowa.
http://canceriowa.org/cancerplanprojects.aspx
#Cancercontrol in Iowa is accomplished many different ways and by
many different people and groups.
http://bit.ly/cancerplanprojects15
Stay up-to-date with comprehensive cancer control efforts in Iowa
by signing up for the Iowa Cancer Consortium’s e-newsletter.
http://iowacancerconsortium.wildapricot.org/page-1235872
Stay up-to-date with #cancercontrol efforts in Iowa by signing up for
the Iowa Cancer Consortium’s e-newsletter:
http://bit.ly/iccemail15
The following messages were adapted from the GW Cancer Institute’s National Cancer Control Month Social
Media Toolkit
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Did you know that April is National Cancer Control Month? It's a
great time to recommit ourselves to progress toward effective
cancer prevention. Start by learning more about cancer:
http://goo.gl/dIZHAb
April is National #CancerControl Month—a time to recommit
ourselves to progress toward effective cancer prevention:
http://goo.gl/dIZHAb
National Cancer Control Month is a great time to make
appointments for routine screenings like colorectal cancer. This
video reminds us why it's so important: https://goo.gl/QewZ3b
#CancerControl month is a great time to make appts for routine
screenings like #coloncancer. Why it's important:
https://goo.gl/QewZ3b
What exactly does comprehensive cancer control mean?
Learn more about what's being done to fight cancer in your
state: http://bit.ly/2lD2mVU
What is #CompCancer control? Find out what
@CDCgov is doing to fight cancer in your
state: http://bit.ly/2lD2mVU
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Cancer control is about empowering people to make healthy
lifestyle choices. How can you support healthy choices in your
community? Learn more: http://goo.gl/pbr4Dm
We can #ControlCancer by empowering people to make healthy
lifestyle choices. What can you do in your community?
http://goo.gl/pbr4Dm
It's Quit Monday and halfway through National Cancer
Control Month. What better time to quit smoking or
recommit to being tobacco free? Get support and resources
here: http://bit.ly/2lA5T9j
It's #CancerControl month & #QuitMonday,
what better time to recommit to quitting
smoking? Get support here:
http://bit.ly/2lA5T9j
National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month! Visit the link below to learn
more about health disparities, and join the U.S. Office of Minority
Health in “bridging health equity across communities.”
https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/content.aspx?lvl=2&lvl
id=12&ID=10234
April is National Minority Health Month! Visit
http://ow.ly/w8Ka309RsS3 for more.
Breast cancer killed Cathy’s mother in her 60s, and her daughters
were both diagnosed in their 20s. Here’s their story and their
message for their community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd15crGwbeQ&feature=you
tu.be
Here is Cathy’s story of #cancer in her family: http://bit.ly/1VKzg45
How does cancer affect different populations?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDU3d2j4gY
How does cancer affect different populations?
http://ow.ly/cB17309Rvca
African-American adults are at the highest risk for tobacco use in
Iowa with 24% saying they smoked from 2012-2014, 27% above the
state average. Find more information on health disparities in Iowa
at the link below. http://ow.ly/y0Vc309YkbT
African American adults are at the highest risk for tobacco use in
Iowa. More information on health disparities at
http://ow.ly/y0Vc309YkbT
Latina women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at
a later stage, when the cancer is harder to treat, than white women.
Regular screening is the best way to detect breast cancer early in
most women. Find more information on minority women’s health at
the link below. http://womenshealth.gov/minorityhealth/latinas/breast-cancer.html
Latina women are more likely to be diagnosed with #breastcancer
at a later stage. More information at http://1.usa.gov/1G9HYU7
“The Roadmap to Reduce Disparities” is a framework for healthcare
organizations to improve minority health and bridge gaps in the
minority cancer burden.
http://www.solvingdisparities.org/tools/roadmap
Healthcare orgs can use this guide as a framework to improve
#minority #health and bridge gaps in the minority #cancer burden.
http://ow.ly/AAAv309RG9B
People with lower socioeconomic status have higher cancer death
rates than those with higher socioeconomic status, regardless of
race or ethnicity. Learn more about cancer health disparities and
how to reduce them.
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/healthdisparities/
Learn how Iowans’ experience with #cancer can differ based on
various demographics. http://bit.ly/IowaFF
Six in ten black women were obese in 2013-2014, putting them at
higher risk for cancer.
http://www.cancer.org/research/acsresearchupdates/more/10key-facts-about-cancer-in-african-americans
6 in 10 black women were obese in 2013-2014, putting them at
higher risk for #cancer. http://bit.ly/1SjYkfj
The following messages were adapted from the GW Cancer Institute’s National Minority Cancer Awareness
Week Social Media Toolkit
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Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the U.S. What programs
work when it comes to reducing cancer risk and disparities? These
resources from the Community Preventive Services Task Force are a
great place to start: http://bit.ly/2h5SVdJ
What programs work when it comes to reducing #cancer risk? Check
out these great resources from @CPSTF: http://bit.ly/2h5SVdJ
#NMHM17
Did you know that American Indians and Alaska Natives have the
highest smoking rates in the U.S. and face inequities in cancer
American Indian & Alaska Natives have the ↑ smoking rates in the
US. Learn what @KeepItSacred is doing to change it:
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prevention and control? Learn what Keep It Sacred is doing to make
a difference: http://goo.gl/UYRxHR
http://goo.gl/UYRxHR
LGBT communities are disproportionately affected by cancer. Learn
more about what's being done to address disparities across the
continuum of care: http://goo.gl/Del1Ui
#DYK @LGBTHealthLink is working to address LGBT cancer
disparities? Learn more: http://goo.gl/Del1Ui #NMHM17
Black men are most at risk for getting prostate cancer, followed by
White, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska
Native men. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent and detect
the disease early: http://goo.gl/SfwUZs
Black men are most at risk of prostate cancer. Talk to your doc for
ways to prevent & detect the disease early: http://goo.gl/SfwUZs
#NMHM17
Hispanic/Latina women have about twice the risk of cervical cancer
compared to non-Hispanic women. Get the inside knowledge about
gynecologic cancers and what you can do to get screened and
protect yourself: https://goo.gl/bO5ze8
#DYK Hispanic women have about twice the risk of cervical #cancer
compared to non-Hispanic women? Learn more:
https://goo.gl/bO5ze8 #NMHM17
Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month
What are cancer clinical trials? They are research studies that
involve people to find new ways to improve treatments and the
overall quality of life for cancer patients.
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinicaltrials/what-are-trials
What are clinical trials? They are research studies that involve
people to find new, improved treatments for #cancer
patients. http://ow.ly/WsHO309FO1l
Want to find a cancer clinical trial near you? Use the National
Cancer Institute’s tool to determine which trials might be right for
you. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinicaltrials/search
Want to find a clinical trial near you? Use @theNCI‘s tool to
determine which trials might be right for
you. http://ow.ly/2O7q309FOE2
Pros of participating in a cancer clinical trial: 1. You may get access
to promising new treatment methods that aren’t available outside
of a clinical trial; 2. Newer treatment methods available in clinical
trials may have fewer side effects than usual treatments; and 3. By
participating in a trial you are helping others with the same disease
both now and in the future. Learn more at
http://canceriowa.org/ClinicalTrials.aspx
Check out the pros of participating in #cancer clinical trials:
http://ow.ly/1Tup309FPge
The American Cancer Society Clinical Trials Matching Service is a
free, confidential program that helps match patients with
appropriate clinical trials.
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/clini
caltrials/app/clinical-trials-matching-service
This Clinical Trials Matching Service from @AmericanCancer helps
match patients with appropriate clinical trials.
http://bit.ly/ctmatching15
Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/clini
caltrials/whatyouneedtoknowaboutclinicaltrials/clinical-trialswhat-you-need-to-know-toc
Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know http://bit.ly/whattoknow15
Exploring Options: Clinical Trials (VIDEO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1dxWZMu_xI
Exploring Options: Clinical Trials (VIDEO) http://bit.ly/1CdHNll
Raising Awareness About Clinical Trials: A Video for Clinicians
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT_6n0cLM9c
Raising Awareness About Clinical Trials: A Video for Clinicians
http://bit.ly/1GZJDHJ
Cancer clinical trials are conducted in “phases.” Phase I evaluates
safety, Phase II measures effectiveness, and Phase III tests against
the best existing cancer treatment.
http://www.cancertrialshelp.org/Icare_content/icMainContent.as
px?intAppMode=2
#Cancer clinical trials are conducted in “phases.” Learn what each
phase is for at http://bit.ly/1mEFLju.
We have assembled a toolkit to make it easier for clinics, cancer
centers, and others to raise awareness of the benefits of cancer
clinical trials. The toolkit is customizable. Access the toolkit at
http://canceriowa.org/ClinicalTrialsMonthToolkit.aspx?t=2
Promote the importance of #cancer clinical trials in your
community: http://bit.ly/1q5V8e6
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Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week
*Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week is April 2-8. Messages should be run the entire month, but especially during this week.
This week is Young Adult Cancer Awareness week. Join Critical Mass It’s Young Adult #Cancer Awareness Week. Join @heycriticalmass as
as they highlight five barriers AYA patients encounter before,
they highlight barriers #AYA patients encounter.
during, and after treatment. https://criticalmass.org/young-adulthttp://ow.ly/yvoS309kTNR
cancer-awareness-week-schedule-of-events/
What’s the leading cause of disease-related death in the adolescent
What’s the leading cause of disease-related death in the adolescent
and young adult (AYA) population? Cancer. https://www.publicand young adult (#AYA) population? #Cancer.
health.uiowa.edu/shri/pubs/pdf/Cancer_2016.pdf
http://ow.ly/xDt1309kQzy
Among the adolescent and young adult population, the most
Among the adolescent and young adult population, the most
frequent cancer types include thyroid, skin melanoma, lymphoma,
frequent #cancer types include lymphoma and skin melanoma.
and testicular cancers. https://www.publichttp://ow.ly/xDt1309kQzy
health.uiowa.edu/shri/pubs/pdf/Cancer_2016.pdf
Evidence suggests that some cancers in the adolescent and young adult
Evidence suggests that some cancers in the #AYA population may
population may have unique genetic and biological features attributed
have unique genetic features attributed to them.
to them. https://www.publichttp://ow.ly/xDt1309kQzy
health.uiowa.edu/shri/pubs/pdf/Cancer_2016.pdf
AYA cancer patients frequently fall between pediatric and adult
oncology providers. Getting consistent follow-up care after
diagnosis can be difficult. Read more: https://www.publichealth.uiowa.edu/shri/pubs/pdf/Cancer_2016.pdf
Many AYAs experience late effects of cancer treatment that can
show up months to years after treatment. The Children’s Oncology
Group has developed follow-up guidelines for survivors of childhood
and AYA cancers. http://survivorshipguidelines.org/
How do AYA cancers differ from other cancers? Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mIAbOE7Jkg
#AYA #cancer patients frequently fall between oncology providers.
Getting consistent follow-up care can be difficult. Read more:
http://ow.ly/xDt1309kQzy
The Children’s Oncology Group has developed long-term follow-up
guidelines for survivors of childhood and #AYA #cancers:
http://ow.ly/A8hM309kSZp
How do #AYA #cancers differ from other cancers? Watch:
http://ow.ly/yRBv309kVq3
Please feel free to post and share the images below across your social media channels:
http://canceriowa.org/Images/NMHM17_FINAL_HI_RES.aspx
www.CancerIowa.org
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