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

Put Prevention Into Practice

Texas Cancer Registry

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Comprehensive Cancer Control Program

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