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C L Sorrell

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PubMed2001

Breast cancer action plan for Kentucky.

In 1998, Governor Paul E. Patton established the Kentucky Breast Cancer Task Force (KBCTF) to assess and make recommendations on the availability, accessibility, utilization, quality, and outcomes of breast cancer services across the spectrum of disease. Over a two-year period, the KBCTF reviewed the state of breast cancer control in Kentucky and made recommendations for reducing breast cancer morbidity and mortality. To achieve the provision of optimal breast cancer care, the KBCTF recommended universal adoption of professionally accepted guidelines for breast cancer treatment, pain management, and distress management. To better coordinate public education on breast cancer, the KBCTF recommended the development of a standardized packet of public education materials for dissemination through regional networks of "cancer control partners." KBCTF members also requested the Kentucky Cancer Program to investigate the feasibility of establishing a centralized mammography registry to gather more complete data on screening mammography programs.

Breast Neoplasms↗
PubMed1997

Evaluation of oral cancer screening.

BACKGROUND: Oral cancer screening procedures are designed to collectively allow early detection of cancers in a body area accessible to visual and physical examination, as well as to facilitate timely treatment, awareness, and the ongoing education of the public. METHODS: A state fair was selected for this activity because of the availability of a random population compatible with meeting these goals. A total of 1,151 individuals participated in this free elective activity. RESULTS: Of this number 4.17% were deemed to have oral pathologic states necessitating professional intervention, and 1.82% were clinically diagnosed as having potential dysplastic or precancerous lesions. No clinical oral cancer was detected in this population. Nevertheless, by virtue of screening and detecting clinically premalignant lesions, the screening test advanced the diagnosis of potential oral cancers. CONCLUSIONS: The outcome adds support to oral cancer screening as a procedure applicable in reducing morbidity and mortality from oral cancers.

Adult↗