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UICC World Cancer Congress 2006

Bridging the Gap: Transforming Knowledge into Action

July 8-12, 2006, Washington, DC, USA



Sunday, 9 July 2006: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall D (Convention Center)
Public Health, Prevention and Education
Motivating Rural Communities to Action in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Becky S. Simpson (USA), Theresa Scott (USA), Leslie Workman (USA), Christy Honaker (USA)
Part 1 
Using the Media for Effective Breast Cancer Awareness
Tolulope Olanite (Nigeria)
Cancer Control in Cameroon
Blaise NKEGOUM (Cameroon)
Knowledge and Awareness of Prostate Cancer in Men Aged 40 Years and above in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria
E. Oluwabunmi Olapade-Olaopa (Nigeria), Eme Owoaje (Nigeria), Modupe Ladipo (Nigeria), Ade Adebusoye (Nigeria)
Insurance as a Tool for Cancer Management
Anita Peter (India)
Bridging the Gap of Cancer Management between the Developed & Developing World
Theresa Nkeoma NWOSU (Nigeria)
Measures of Cancer Education and Prevention in Gujarat, India
Narendrasinh Chavda (India)
Cancer Literacy in Iran
Ali Montazeri (Iran), Mandana Ebrahimi (Iran)
Prediction of Lung Cancer Mortality in New Members of European Union
Joanna A. Didkowska (Poland)
Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans in the United States of America– Blueprints for Reducing the Burden of Cancer
Sara C. Zeigler (USA)
Crossing the Border: Innovative Strategies in School Cancer Education Preventive Programme in Thar Desert of India
SURESH CHAND SANCHEETEE (India)
Changing Epidemiology of Skin Cancers in South Western Nigeria: Is This an Indication of Changing Epidemiology in Sub – Saharan Africa?
Samuel A. Ademola (Nigeria), Olakayode O. Ogundoyin (Nigeria), Josiah Y. Gana (Nigeria)
Perceptions on hereditary cancer in Netherlands and New-Zealand: implications for cancer education
Hein De Vries (Netherlands), Marjolein Hol, Ilse Mesters (Netherlands), Careen Dankers (Netherlands), Brian Cox (Netherlands)
Leveraging Data from Two High-Risk Countries to Develop a Natural History Model of Gastric Cancer
Jennifer M. Yeh (USA), Karen M. Kuntz (USA), Majid Ezzati (USA), Sue J. Goldie (USA)
A Collaborative Approach to Reducing Health Disparities
Pamela J. Cooper (USA), Virginia A. Bradford (USA)
Colorectal Cancer in Local Public Health Jurisdictions with High Mortality Counties
Ellen Buist (USA), Polly A. Hager (USA), Patricia Brookover (USA)
Colorectal Cancer Awareness among Asian Americans in Michigan
David Saltman (USA), Polly A. Hager (USA), Patricia Brookover (USA)
First International Cancer Control Congress (ICCC) - After the ICCC: Walking the Talk
Simon Sutcliffe (Canada)
Palliative Care for Patient's With Cancer
Mary K. Emmett (USA)
Data Usage in State and Local Capacity/Needs Assessments for Comprehensive Cancer Control
Daniel M. Rosenblum (USA), Margaret L. Knight (USA), Jung Y. Kim (USA), Judith B. Klotz (USA), Sharon Smith (USA), Arnold Baskies (USA), Stanley H. Weiss (USA)
Estimation of Cancer Prevalence -- Methods and Uses for Comprehensive Cancer Control Planning
Daniel M. Rosenblum (USA), Judith B. Klotz (USA), Xiaoling Niu (USA), Jung Y. Kim (USA), Stanley H. Weiss (USA)
West Virginia's Agents of Hope: Partnering With Community Volunteers to Extend Comprehensive Cancer's Reach
Linda Jacknowitz (USA), Winabeth Smith (USA), Jennifer Weiss (USA)
End-of-Life content in Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans: What is the current status?
Kristina A. Theis (USA), Jaya K. Rao (USA), Lynda A. Anderson (USA), PerStephanie M. Thompson (USA)
Pacific U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing -- Impact on Comprehensive Cancer Control
Neal Palafox (USA), Sheldon Riklon (USA)
Part 2 
Impact of a Health Education Intervention on Cancer of the Prostate Awareness Amongst Nigerian Men
E. Oluwabunmi Olapade-Olaopa (Nigeria), Okwudili E. Muoka (Nigeria), Eme Owoaje (Nigeria), Vinod Gopaldasani (Nigeria), Modupe Ladipo (Nigeria), Obehi Enabor (Nigeria)
Awareness of Some Common Gender Related Cancers among Women in Southern Nigeria
Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu (Nigeria), Chinyere Adanna Opara Usoro (Nigeria), Cajetan Chibuike Nsonwu (Nigeria), Gloria Chidimma Anele (Nigeria)
Breast Cancer Detection: the Role of Cancer Information Service
B. Mazitov (Russia), R. Sitdikov (Russia), K. Shakirov (Russia), R. Khasanov (Russia)
Women in the Know Project
Udie SOKO (Zambia)
Education as a Factor Influencing Risk of Death Due to Chosen Malignant Neoplasm in Poland in the Years 1994-1996
Urszula Wojciechowska (Poland)
Marital Status and Stage at Diagnosis of Breast Cancer at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
BAFFOUR AWUAH (Ghana)
Creativity and Assertiveness in Introducing a Change in Atmosphere and Conduct with Regard to Breast Cancer
Miri Ziv (Israel)
Physician-Patient Discussions about Prostate-Specific Antigen Test Use among African American Men
Bernice B. Tannor (USA), Louie Ross (USA)
Empowering Disadvantaged Rural Communities to Offer Home Based Palliative Care to Terminally Ill Cancer Patients
Grace A. Ajuoga (Kenya)
Sun Protection Campaign along Beaches and Inland Areas of the Valencian Region
JAVIER LLOMBART (Spain), Cristina Flor (Spain), Pilar Moreno (Spain), Maria Sanz (Spain), Alberto Alfaro (Spain), Vicenta Almonacid (Spain), Antonio LLombart-Bosch (Spain)
Identifying sun protection behaviors used by Dutch parents in their offspring
Astrid Reubsaet (Netherlands), Kim Eijmael (Netherlands), Lori Seraus (Netherlands), Hein De Vries (Netherlands)
Developing English and Spanish Television Public Service Announcements Promoting Colorectal Cancer Screening
Cynthia A. Gelb (USA), Crystale P. Cooper (USA), Heather Jameson (USA)
Helping to keep young people with a learning disability healthy
Clare Smith (United Kingdom), Gerard P. McElwee (Ireland)
Health Promoters: a Commitment Using Role Models for a Healthy Lifestyle
VICENTA ALMONACID (Spain), Pilar Moreno (Spain), Cristina Flor (Spain), Almudena Puchades (Spain), javier llombart (Spain), Antonio LLombart-Bosch (Spain)
Public health Prevention and Education
George Wambeyi Ayuera (Kenya)
Establishing Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics
Kathleen A. Calzone (USA), Jean Jenkins (USA), Laurie Badzek (USA), Carolyn Constantin (USA), Annette Debisette (USA), Suzanne Feetham (USA), Denise Geolot (USA), Pamela Hagan (USA), Madeleine Hess (USA), Dale Lea (USA), Judith Lewis (USA), Kerry Nesseler (USA), Kathleen Potempa (USA), Cynthia Prows (USA), Elizabeth J. Thomson (USA), Melinda Tinkle (USA), Janet Williams (USA)
Healthy Lifestyle Pasifika
Karen S. Nemaia Fukofuka (New Zealand), Hereni Coffin (New Zealand)
From the Flying Deck, Get a Breast Check
Selma J. Morris (USA), Dan'i J. Howard (USA), Melissa Luck (USA), Gladys Long (USA), Dorothy Brandon (USA)
Educating Men 40 and Older About Prostate Cancer
Bronwen Calver (USA)
Groceries for Mammograms An Incentive for Eligible Women
Lynne Nilson (USA), Kalynn Filion (USA), Kathryn Rowley (USA)
The Relationship of Body Size to Participation and Success in a Fruits and Vegetables Intervention among Low-Income Women
Ann C. Klassen (USA), Elizabeth Garrett-Mayer (USA), Celeste M. Torio (USA), Peter Houts (USA), Sharada Shankar (USA)
Socioeconomic status and physical activity among African Americans in church settings
Isabel Scarinci (USA), Sharina Person (USA), Andres Azuero (USA), Mona Fouad (USA), Collette Strother (USA), Selwyn Vickers (USA)
Formative Research to Guide a Health Communication Campaign for Early Oral Cancer Detection among Minority Older Adults
Ella M. Oong (USA), Veronica Blas Dahir (USA), Scott J. Hall (USA)
National Cancer Institute and the Cancer Advocacy Community Summit -- Listening and Learning Together: Building a Bridge of Trust
James Hadley (USA)
Developing Tailored Health Messages for Cancer Patients: Designing an Educational Prescription Process
Robert A. Luke (Canada), Lynda Atack (Canada), David Wiljer (Canada), Pamela Catton (Canada)
Providing Clinical Trails Education to Diverse Populations
Linda U. Krebs (USA), Linda Burhansstipanov (USA), Eduard Gamito
Survivor Alert!
Jeff Jones (USA), Amy Steinkuhl (USA)
Part 3 
Outcome of Breast & Cervix Screening Programme in Nigeria
PRINCESS NIKKY ONYERI (Nigeria)
Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Program
Mihaela Geoana (Romania)
Socio-Cultural Beliefs, Myths,and Breast and Cervical Cancers in South- South Nigeria
Gloria E. Archibong (Nigeria), Arit A. Archibong (Nigeria)
Early Cancer Detection Card (Ecdc) and Community Empowerment Is Effective for Finding the Early Cancer Patients in Indonesian Community
I.M.Sunarsih Sutaryo (Indonesia)
Free Screening for Cervical Cancer Control in Peru
Ebert Poquioma (Peru)
Late Presentation with Cancer of the Prostate in a Developing Country – the Need for Education and Screening Programmes
Adedeji Olugbenga Adekanye (Nigeria), Vincent Onuora (Nigeria), Kayode Onawola (Nigeria)
Early Detection of Oral Cancer by Brush Biopsy Technique in a Clinical and Community Sample in Puerto Rico
Arlene Sanchez (PR)
Self Exam of the Oral and Perioral Structures – a Tool to Educate in the Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Elba C. Diaz-Toro (PR)
Factors Associated with Mammographic Decisions of Chinese-Australian Women
Cannas Kwok (Australia)
Colorectal Cancer: Detection and Treatment
Mary M. Gullatte (USA)
Passive cancer detection and medical help-seeking for cancer symptoms: (in)adequate behavior and psychosocial determinants
Liesbeth Van Osch (Netherlands), Lilian Lechner (Netherlands), Astrid Reubsaet (Netherlands), Jascha de Nooijer (Netherlands), Hein De Vries (Netherlands)
Public awareness of early cancer detection: Impact of a media-led education campaign
Liesbeth Van Osch (Netherlands), Astrid Reubsaet (Netherlands), Lilian Lechner (Netherlands), Jascha de Nooijer (Netherlands), Hein de Vries (Netherlands)
Breast Cancer Staging: A Comparison of Medicaid Treatment Act Clients
Amy Bowler (USA), Michael Friedrichs (USA), Kathryn Rowley (USA), Shelly Wagstaff (USA)
Colon Cancer Awareness Campaign Targeting the Chinese American Population
Sandra Robinson (USA)
Positive changes in the diagnostic delay of breast cancer in southern Italy
Maurizio Montella (Italy), Giuseppe D'Aiuto (Italy), Anna Crispo (Italy), Immacolata Capasso (Italy), Alessia Marzano (Italy), Nunzia Nappo (Italy), Massimo Rinaldo (Italy), Simona Creazzola (Italy), Francesco Schittulli (Italy)
Turning Research into Practice: Cancer Early Detection for African American Lesbians
Amari Sokya Pearson-Fields (USA), Ami Gaston (USA)
Leveraging Limited Resources to Improve Cancer Screening in Hawaii
Kevin D. Cassel (USA)

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