October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the United States and Kansas for both men and women. More than 15,000 Kansans are diagnosed with cancer each year, and approximately 5,500 die from the disease. Although individuals can take steps to reduce their risk of developing cancers, public health approaches in tandem with health systems have the potential to reduce risks among entire populations. |
KHC Seeks Clinicians for Breast Cancer Screening Improvement Projects
Project Background
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has contracted with the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) to assist providers to increase their cancer screening rates particularly for cervical, breast and colorectal cancer and to increase referrals to KanQuit through clinic assessment, feedback and technical assistance activities.
Eligibility
In collaboration with KDHE, KHC is looking to aid providers/health systems interested in increasing their cancer screening rates. Priority will be given to clinics whose current cancer screening rate is below 60% and who serve high priority or underserved populations.
For more information on this breast cancer iniative, contact Patty Thomsen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Information and Resources
October is a great time to provide education and guidance to help people reduce their breast cancer risk. We have curated information and resources you may find helpful in celebrating and promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Reference Materials and Handouts
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The American Cancer Society’s breast cancer section at cancer.org/breastcancer offers information about breast cancer, risk and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, and treating breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer Symptoms: What You Need to Know
- Five Ways to Help Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
- This Mammogram infographic helps women at average risk understand when screening is recommended.
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This Screening infographic start screening at age 40
Social Media Messaging
Facebook/LinkedIn
- (post on October 15): Today is National Mammography Day! Learn more about how mammography works and the American Cancer Society’s recommended screening guidelines for breast cancer. bit.ly/32Xs7aL
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, other than skin cancer. Learn about the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection. bit.ly/3mGnB8q
- Getting called back after a screening mammogram is common but can be scary. Find out what to expect. bit.ly/1KGBFEf
- Last year, the American Cancer Society responded to 1.4+ million calls and live chats, providing direction and answers to survivors and caregivers about breast cancer concerns. If you or someone you love needs information about breast cancer, visit cancer.org.
- We’re committed to addressing breast health equity to help ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive breast cancer. Learn how the American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network are working to advance health equity. bit.ly/2Et6oOF
- The Reach To Recovery® program connects people facing breast cancer – from diagnosis through survivorship – with trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors. Volunteers offer one on-one support to people coping with a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and more. Visit the new Reach To Recovery website and mobile app to match with trained volunteers and have a one-on-one chat when it’s most convenient for you. Learn more and sign up at reach.cancer.org.
- Feeling good about yourself during cancer treatment is important. The Tender Loving Care program offers affordable wigs, scarves, turbans, and bras that are readily available for purchase from the privacy of your own home. tlcdirect.org
X (Twitter) Messaging
- (post on October 15): Today is #NationalMammographyDay! Learn more about how mammography works and the American Cancer Society’s recommended screening guidelines for #breastcancer. bit.ly/32Xs7aL
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#October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, other than skin cancer. Learn about the importance of #breastcancer screening and early detection. bit.ly/3mGnB8q
- Getting called back after a screening mammogram is common but can be scary. Find out what to expect. bit.ly/1KGBFEf #breastcancer
- Last year, ACS responded to 1.4+ million calls & live chats, providing direction & answers to survivors & caregivers about #breastcancer concerns. If you or someone you love needs info about breast cancer, visit cancer.org.
- We’re committed to addressing breast health equity to help ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive breast cancer. Learn how ACS and ACS CAN are working to advance #healthequity. bit.ly/2Et6oOF
- Reach To Recovery connects people facing #breastcancer w/trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors. Match with a volunteer & schedule a one-on-one chat to discuss everything from diagnosis to treatment and more: reach.cancer.org.
- Feeling good about yourself during #cancer treatment is important. The Tender Loving Care program offers affordable wigs, scarves, turbans, & bras for purchase from the privacy of your own home. tlcdirect.org