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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Lucille Parker Markey Cancer Center Markey Cancer Control Program UK Markey Cancer Control Program University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center University of Louisville Brown Cancer Center Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Registry Cancer Information Service of the Mid-South Kentucky Cancer Program Appalachia Cancer Network Prevention Research Center Kentucky-Appalachian Science Enrichment Program UK Markey Cancer Control Program The divisions of the UK Markey Cancer Control Program have distinct but complementary strengths and missions. Together, they form a multi-faceted and comprehensive cancer control program. UK Markey Cancer Control Program The UK Markey Cancer Control Program divisions integrate • Data (Kentucky Cancer Registry) • Information (Cancer Information Service) • Outreach (Kentucky Cancer Program) • Research (all divisions) UK Markey Cancer Control Program • More than 20,000 new cancer cases and 9,500 cancer deaths are reported annually in Kentucky • Nationally, Kentucky ranks No. 4 in death rates from all cancers No. 1 in lung cancer death rates No. 3 in cervical cancer death rates No. 8 in colorectal cancer death rates UK Markey Cancer Control Program Most common cancers in Kentucky • Lung • Breast • Prostate • Colon/rectum • Melanoma UK Markey Cancer Control Program The UK Markey Cancer Control Program • Monitors all cancers diagnosed and treated in Kentucky • Provides this data to communities and helps local groups identify cancer problems and find solutions • Brings together researchers to develop new cancer control approaches • Operates two nationally funded research centers that focus on rural populations, including Appalachia • Works with a wide variety of partners across the state UK Markey Cancer Control Program Current research grants and contracts • Cancer Information Service contract from NCI • Prevention Research Center grant from CDC • Kentucky Cancer Registry grant from CDC • Appalachia Cancer Network grant from NCI • Colorectal Cancer High Rate/Low Rate Study grant: from CDC • Project to Overcome the Digital Divide grant from NCI • Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program contract from NCI UK Markey Cancer Control Program Research grants and contracts pending or under development • Proposal to become an NCI Center of Excellence in Cancer Communication (under development) • Four RO1 proposals in cancer communication (under development) • NCI/NIDR oral cancer epidemiology grant (under development) • RO1 proposal to NCI on Changing the Patterns of Care for Stage III Colon Cancer (pending) UK Markey Cancer Control Program The Kentucky Cancer Registry UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Registry • Kentucky’s population-based central cancer registry • Funded by the Kentucky Legislature and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Gold-certified as one of the premiere cancer registries in North America • Part of the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Registry KCR data • Shows age-adjusted cancer incidence rates by county and Area Development District (ADD) • Includes demographic information (age, sex, race, etc.) and cancer-specific information (type, stage, treatment, etc.) • Is managed by a state-of-the-art electronic data system UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Registry • Shows how age-adjusted cancer incidence rates in Kentucky are different from those reported by NCI’s SEER Program • Shows how age-adjusted cancer incidence rates in Kentucky have been increasing each year since 1995 while the SEER age-adjusted rates have been decreasing UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Registry Annual Report of Cancer Incidence in Kentucky • Presented to legislators and all district cancer councils each year • Resource for cancer control planners, public health officials, hospitals, researchers, educators, policymakers and journalists • Available on KCR Web site at http://www.kcr.uky.edu UK Markey Cancer Control Program Cancer Information Service of the Mid-South 1-800-4-CANCER UK Markey Cancer Control Program Cancer Information of the Mid-South The CIS of the Mid-South serves 1-800-4-CANCER • Kentucky • Arkansas • Tennessee • Alabama • Mississippi • Louisiana UK Markey Cancer Control Program Cancer Information of the Mid-South • Part of the National Cancer Institute • One of 14 regional CIS offices • Delivers the latest, most accurate cancer information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals • Serves the public through Toll-free Information Service (1-800-4-CANCER Partnership Program Research 1-800-4-CANCER UK Markey Cancer Control Program Cancer Information of the Mid-South Information Service • Specially trained staff explain scientific information to callers in easy-to-understand terms • Responds to almost 14,000 calls to 1-800-4-CANCER each year • Tailored and personal attention to each caller • All calls confidential 1-800-4-CANCER UK Markey Cancer Control Program Cancer Information of the Mid-South Partnership Program works with trusted state and regional organizations to reach minority and medically underserved audiences. CIS helps partners develop programs obtain NCI materials build coalitions conduct training network with one another 1-800-4-CANCER UK Markey Cancer Control Program Cancer Information of the Mid-South CIS role in research • Educates callers about clinical trials through Information Service • Conducts trainings about clinical trials for health professionals and the public through Partnership Program • Participates in research on how to promote healthy behaviors and communicate health information effectively 1-800-4-CANCER UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Program UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Program • Jointly administered by the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville • Funded by the Kentucky General Assembly • Serves all of Kentucky through a unique network of 13 regional outreach offices • Focuses on cancer education and prevention UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Program Works closely with • Kentucky Department for Public Health • American Cancer Society • Hospitals • Community coalitions • Other health agencies UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Program KCP cancer control specialists • Plan and implement cancer control programs with community partners • Publish regional resource directories • Help establish and maintain cancer support groups • Help communities develop patient education programs • Adopt and promote proven scientific strategies for cancer control UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky Cancer Program KCP takes a leadership role in initiatives addressing unique needs and special populations, such as • Cancer control programs in Appalachia • Governor’s Task Force on Breast Cancer • 40 county breast and cervical cancer coalitions • Kentucky Breast Cancer Coalition • Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer UK Markey Cancer Control Program Appalachia Cancer Network UK Markey Cancer Control Program Appalachia Cancer Network • One of 17 projects funded through NCI’s Special Populations Networks for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training • Consortium of regional, state and local partners • Serves Appalachian areas of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York UK Markey Cancer Control Program Appalachia Cancer Network Priority areas • Cancer control research and programs • Increased participation in clinical trials among Appalachian residents • Greater interest in cancer control research careers among Appalachian residents UK Markey Cancer Control Program Goals • Increase access to existing cancer education programs, information and services • Expand cancer control network of local, state, regional and national partners established by NCI’s nowcompleted Appalachia Leadership Initiative on Cancer (ALIC) • Stimulate interest in research and help local researchers compete for cancer research funding • Enhance and expand regional cancer data collection systems UK Markey Cancer Control Program Prevention Research Center UK Markey Cancer Control Program Prevention Research Center • One of 24 centers within the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Prevention Research Center Network • Conducts research in collaboration with other cancer surveillance, education, outreach and research programs in the region • Serves Appalachian regions of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia • Focus on lung, cervix, colorectal and breast cancers UK Markey Cancer Control Program Prevention Research Center Goals • Conduct research on cancer risk factors in Central Appalachia • Design, implement and evaluate interventions • Link prevention research to public health and clinical practice • Provide cancer prevention and control research training opportunities to clinicians and scientists throughout Central Appalachia UK Markey Cancer Control Program Prevention Research Center Key projects • Tobacco prevention and cessation pilot program • Mail and household survey of risk factor prevalence UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky-Appalachian Science Enrichment Program UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky-Appalachian Science Enrichment Program • Funded by the National Cancer Institute • Sponsors a five-week residential summer camp at the University of Kentucky • Available to 9th-grade students from underrepresented and low-income groups, such as Appalachian, Asian-American, Black American, Hispanic American, and Native American UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky-Appalachian Science Enrichment Program Camp activities • Group study of case histories of selected cancerrelated issues • Academic experiences in science and mathematics • Learning skills instruction • Career exploration in science, mathematics, engineering, science research, and health careers • Site visits and field experiences UK Markey Cancer Control Program Kentucky-Appalachian Science Enrichment Program Goals • Enhance students’ scientific, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills • Promote interaction and friendships among faculty, staff and students • Encourage youths to consider careers in science, especially cancer research UK Markey Cancer Control Program “Kentucky is rich in resources to help prevent and control cancer. We have the opportunity to make real progress against this terrible disease if we pull together and share those resources.” Steve Wyatt, D.M.D., M.P.H. Associate Director for Cancer Control