Cancer Committee

Cancer Committee

The mission of the Cancer Committee is to promote screening, detection, treatment, prevention, and education about the disease of cancer. This work is done in coordination with partner organizations in Kentucky as well as agencies and departments of state government.

The progress of medical science has resulted in remarkable accomplishments in cancer treatment. Epidemiological data has confirmed that early detection combined with these treatments has had a significant effect on outcomes. The increase in prevention activities has played a positive role in dealing with cancer. Informed patients increase the probability of positive treatment results. The goal of this site is to share information with treating physicians and interested patients about current work and to provide connections to other information sources about cancer.

Cancer News and Information…

"Do All Kentuckians Have Equal Access to Cancer Care" - This is the latest publication of the Kentucky Cancer Consortium. This publication demonstrates the importance of literacy as a barrier to cancer prevention and early detection. In order to be effective in our cancer control efforts, we will need to modify our interventions so that we communicate effectively with different literacy levels. In doing this, we will be able to ensure equal access to cancer care for all Kentuckians.
One of our partners, the Colon Cancer Prevention Project has moved to a new location:

115 South Ewing Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
2nd Annual Walk Away from Colon Cancer - September 8, 2007.
Click here for information on Biopsies, Chemo, and Radiation from the National Cancer Institute.
Childhood cancer follow-up care will be the focus of a free SURVIVOR ALERT event from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Sheraton Suites on Richmond Road in Lexington, KY. The main speaker will be Daniel Armstrong, M.D., an internationally recognized expert in the late effects of cancer and director of The Mailman Center for Child Development at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Click here for more details.
Sarcoma: A Diagnosis of Patience, by Peter J. Buecker, MD, a Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgeon and KMA Committee Member
American Cancer Society Colorectal Cancer Screening Resources
The KMA and the Colon Cancer Prevention Project have partnered to deliver helpful screening tips regarding colon cancer. Watch for them in your mail box or print them here.
Ask the CIS Cancer Columns - January 2007 - From the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service
HPV Vaccine - FAQ's
The Lexington Foundation, in partnership with the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is pleased to present the 2006 Colorectal Cancer Seminar for Clinicians. The seminar offers CME credit and is a wonderful opportunity to receive the latest information on colorectal prevention, detection and treatment. Click here for more information.

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