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Action Plan on Colorectal Cancer for the State of Texas

Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
 
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
 
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
 
 
 

Physician Oncology Education Program

 

The POEP was established by the Texas Medical Association in 1987 and is funded by the Texas Cancer Council to provide Texas physicians and those in training to become physicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality through collaboration among the public, private and volunteer sectors of the state. Among the educational materials offered for purchase are a colorectal cancer module featuring 35mm slides and a book and a colorectal cancer section in the Cancer in Special Populations module. Colorectal cancer is also covered in several books published under the auspices of POEP that address recommended core curriculum objectives and the health professional’s role in cancer screening. The POEP Speakers’ Bureau topic list includes colorectal cancer and provides experts to speak at no charge to requesting institutions.

Contact: Physician Oncology Education Program
401 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701-1680
(512) 370-1672 (in Austin) 1-800-880-1300, Ext. 1672

www.poep.org

 

 


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