Family History and Inherited Cancers Task Force

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Inherited Cancer

Family History &

Task Force

Task Force Mission

This is a new Task Force of the Colorado Cancer Coalition. This Task Force will focus on projects related to increasing and improving the use of family history to improve cancer outcomes.

Meeting Information

This Task Force meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. Use the button below to sign up for updates or contact the Chair using the button to the right.

Join the Family History and Inherited Cancers Task Force

Chair Information

Emily Fields

Cancer Genomics Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Contact Chair

Member Organizations

  • Bright Pink
  • Colorado Central Cancer Registry
  • Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
  • Gastroenterology of the Rockies
  • Grand Valley Oncology
  • Myriad Genetics

Task Force Action Plan

The Task Force created a 2 year Action Plan in May 2016.

Action Plan

Task Force Meeting Minutes

Family History Task Force Current Work

  • Resources and Risk tools review to decide which ones to link on the CCC Website and the Genomics website
  • Review the Colorado Cancer Genetics Alliance Website before it launches to provide input
  • Review the CU Survey results of family physicians to guide development of materials for them

Family History Task Force Successes

Info coming soon….