Action Plan on Colorectal Cancer for the State of Texas




Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
	Project Charge
	Steering Committee
	Plan Development Process and Timeline
	Acknowledgments
The Challenge: Colorectal Cancer in Texas
	What is Colorectal Cancer?
	Risk Factors
	Incidence and Mortality
	Prevention and Screening Guidelines
	Current Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices
	Access to and Availability of Services
	Financial and Policy Issues
Current Resources
	The Texas Cancer Council
	The American Cancer Society, Texas Division
	The Cancer Information Service
	The Texas Cancer Data Center
	The Cancer Gateway of Texas
	Texas Department of Health
	The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
	Cancer Care Facilities
	Physician Specialists
	Non-Physician Healthcare Professionals
	Physician Oncology Education Program
	Nurse Oncology Education Program
	National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Appendices
	A.	Texas Counties with Highest Colorectal Cancer Mortality, 1990-97
	B.	Texas Medical Association Physician Survey
	C.	ACS Division Colorectal Cancer Outcomes, 2000-2005
	D.	Windsor Village United Methodist Church LIFE Ministry Strategic Plan

The Texas Cancer Data Center offers information on 71 hospitals in the state that have cancer programs approved by the American College of Surgeons. In addition, they list 36 free-standing cancer centers. The two Texas institutions designated by the National Cancer Institute as comprehensive cancer centers are The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the San Antonio Cancer Institute.