Public Health and Cooperative Group Partnership: A Colorectal Cancer Intervention

Abstract

Objectives To describe the development of a multi-component colorectal cancer educational tool for female breast cancer survivors through a cooperative group and public health partnership. Data Sources PubMed, World Wide Web, published guidelines from professional organizations, and surveys and focus groups with breast cancer survivors. Conclusion Collaboration is at the core of cooperative group and public health research. This partnership has led to the development and tailoring of a colorectal cancer educational tool for breast cancer survivors. Focus groups revealed that female breast cancer survivors were receptive to education on colorectal cancer screening, liked the educational tool, and provided key information to make the tool more relevant and appealing to a broader audience.

Breast Cancer Survivorship Care: Targeting a Colorectal Cancer Education Intervention

“…A review for effective strategies to improve CRC screening showed that a physician recommendation is a strong predictor of CRC screening. In addition, when developing a multi-level intervention, including such elements as video, targeted brochure, provider reminder, and small media/decision aids also increase CRC screening [ 28 ]. The education tool, the Power of Prevention , includes: targeted physician recommendation letter, evidence-based decision aid booklet with stage-of-change assessment, and DVD video.…”

“…A review of the evidence from well conducted clinical trials and other studies support the effectiveness of the different screening modalities in detecting polyps ( i.e. , precursor lesions to cancer) and reducing colon cancer incidence and mortality [ 28 ]. Although no single screening modality is supported in the guidelines, colonoscopy is the preferred screening tool by many professionals and is used as the standard for comparing other screening modalities.…”

“…In addition, this study is important, as it is the first study to tailor a CRC screening intervention for female breast cancer survivors and builds the foundation for expanding the knowledge base regarding the use of small media to improve the CRC screening rate. Working with a national cancer cooperative group, public health collaborators and health care partners, we developed a multi-component educational intervention for female breast cancer survivors to inform and encourage their engagement in effective screening for CRC [ 28 ]. The primary purposes for conducting the focus groups were two-fold: (1) to improve the educational tool and (2) assess its potential to impact participants.…”

Effects of dual modified resistant indica rice starch on azoxymethane-induced incipient colon cancer in mice

“…Colon cancer is the third most common cancer among women (after breast and lung cancers) and men (following prostate and lung cancers) and the third most common cancer-related cause of mortality globally, particularly in western and developed nations (1,2). In addition, the incidence of colon cancer is higher in men than women and strongly increases with age (3).…”