Local Impact: Early Detection Works

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Kansas women. According to the Kansas Cancer Registry and Office of Vital Statistics, around 2,000 Kansas women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year, with around 400 related deaths. Increasing survival rates depends on early detection through routine mammograms, clinical breast examinations and breast self-examinations. When breast cancer is diagnosed at an early, local stage, five-year survival rates are as high as 97%.

Each year Komen Kansas partners with Early Detection Works (EDW), a program to reduce death from breast and cervical cancer among the women of Kansas by providing education, screening, diagnosis, case management, and referral for cancer treatment. Knowing that early detection can save your life, Komen Kansas makes an impact across the state by helping to make sure underserved Kansas women receive the breast screenings and diagnostic procedures they need.              

 

Currently, over 90 contractors serve the 5 regions in Kansas, and public education coalitions have been established in many Kansas counties. Through these collaborative efforts, EDW has built networks across Kansas to deliver the lifesaving message, "The Best Protection Is Early Detection" to thousands of women. Simply put, you must take care of yourself before you can take care of others.

 

For more information or to inquire about services through Early Detection Works

http://www.kdheks.gov/edw/ks_women.html

or call toll free 1-877-277-1368