Susan G. Komen Kansas is proud to partner with the Midwest Cancer Alliance (MCA), a network of hospitals and research organizations united to bring leading-edge clinical trials, screening tools and educational opportunities to the region. The University of Kansas Cancer Center has been selected for National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. NCI designation enhances the long-standing relationship of the Cancer Center with the Midwest Cancer Alliance, providing opportunities to expand research and link new discoveries made in the lab at the University of Kansas to the MCA network of hospitals and health care organizations in an ongoing effort to enhance the quality and delivery of cancer care at all levels.
With more than a dozen members, the Alliance's goals are to:
- provide access to the latest advancements close to home
- advance cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship
- offer professional education, networking and outreach opportunities
This grant cycle the project will focus on "Enhancing Access to Survivorship Services and Genetic Testing and Counseling". By assessing current survivorship program resources and identify needs among MCA Member sites, the program will assist in identifying organization program priorities and result in development of an individual organization plan to enhance survivorship services. The program will also facilitate a train the trainer program for specific genetic testing and counseling to increase access to genetic testing services at member sites.
Visit Midwest Cancer Alliance to learn more
http://www.kucancercenter.org/cancer-research-and-education/education-resources/midwest-cancer-alliance-programs/#sthash.U2MGxNDN.dpuf
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