Family History and Inherited Cancers Task Force

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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. The Breast Cancer Task Force and Ovarian Cancer Task Force have joined this Task Force to work together.

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

Task Force Meeting Minutes

Chair Information

Amy Bayer

Senior Manager, Prevention &Chronic Care Solutions Complete Health Solutions Kaiser Permanente
Contact Chair

Emily Fields

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

Member Organizations

  • Coming soon…..

Task Force Action Plan

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

Action Plan

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….

Upcoming Breast Cancer Events

Breast Cancer Support Group

October 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmPenrose Cancer Center 2222 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Breast Cancer Support Group at Sky Ridge Medical Center

October 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmSky Ridge Medical Center – Garden Level, Boardroom

Latino Cancer Support Group

October 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmFree - Penrose Cancer Center 2222 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Supporting Each Other Together

October 31 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFree - National Jewish Health Main Campus

Breast Cancer Support Group

November 11 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmPenrose Cancer Center 2222 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Breast Cancer Support Group at Sky Ridge Medical Center

November 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmSky Ridge Medical Center – Garden Level, Boardroom

Upcoming Ovarian Cancer Events

Lymphedema: What You Should Know

October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmFree - Sue DiNapoli Ovarian Cancer Society

Nicki’s Circle Central Ovarian Cancer Support Group

November 4 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmSt. John’s Cathedral

Nicki’s Circle South Ovarian Cancer Support Group

November 13 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmLittleton Adventist Main Hospital Conference Room 1

Nicki’s Circle Central Ovarian Cancer Support Group

December 2 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmSt. John’s Cathedral

Nicki’s Circle South Ovarian Cancer Support Group

December 11 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmLittleton Adventist Main Hospital Conference Room 1

Upcoming Family History Events