Health Equity:Through the Cancer Lens

This year we move beyond description to action. Our conference begins with a combined general plenary session, in which we will present consensus recommendations on cancer disparities in underserved populations as part of our collaboration with the National Medical Association (NMA). From there, we will combine research, practice, academia, and community efforts to focus on best practices from an advocacy, community intervention, and communication perspective.

We will answer key questions, including:

What strategies are successful in increasing prevention and/or early detection of breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer?
What strategies are successful in improving the availability of quality treatment, prolonging survivorship, and enhancing quality of life?
What initiatives have been successful in reducing obesity and smoking rates?
What policies have been most effective at promoting health equity and how can they be implemented at the local, state, and federal level?
How do we address the social determinants of health to improve cancer outcomes?
What health messages and communications delivery mechanisms have been effective in raising cancer awareness and changing individual behavior?