4304.0 Cancer Prevention and Control

Tuesday, October 28, 2008: 2:30 PM
Oral
This session will present information on reducing health disparities by increasing diversity in clinical trials. In particular, the primary focus is on clinical trials for cancer prevention and treatment. Additionally, the National Cancer Institute’s Community Network Programs for reducing cancer health disparities will be highlighted.
Session Objectives: 1. Develop sensitivity to cultural issues with clients' participation in cancer trials. 2. Learn effective strategies for Community Network Program implementation.
Moderator:
Bill Wiist, DHSc, MPH

2:30 PM
Preliminary findings in a multi-ethnic population comparison of views about participating in cancer treatment and prevention trials
Peggy Schuber, PhD, RN and Estevan Flores, PhD
     
2:45 PM
Maryland Models: Assuring Diversity in Cancer Trials: National Best Practice
Claudia Baquet, MD, MPH and Mary DeShields, MD
     
3:00 PM
National Cancer Institute's Community Network Programs to reduce cancer health disparities: A cross-site evaluation progress report
Emmanuel A. Taylor, MSc, DrPH, Susan Jenkins, PhD, Kenneth C. Chu, PhD and Leslie Cooper, PhD,MPH,BSN,RN
     
3:15 PM
National Cancer Institute's Community Network Programs for reducing cancer health disparities: A summary of current outcomes research
John Foster-Bey, MPA, MBA, Emmanuel A. Taylor, MSc, DrPH, Kenneth C. Chu, PhD, Leslie Cooper, PhD,MPH,BSN,RN, Craig Dearfield, MA and Tiffani Jeffries
     
3:30 PM
National Cancer Institute's Community Network Programs' strategies for reducing cancer health disparities among Native Americans
Brenda Seals, PhD, MPH, Emmanuel A. Taylor, MSc, DrPH, Kenneth C. Chu, PhD, Leslie Cooper, PhD,MPH,BSN,RN, John Foster-Bey, MPA, MBA, Tiffani Jeffries and Craig Dearfield, MA
     

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Organized by: Public Health Education and Health Promotion

CE Credits: CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing

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