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

Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group – Pueblo

July 19, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmDorcy Cancer Center

Breast Cancer Support Groups for New Diagnoses

July 19, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmLutheran Medical Center

Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group – Pueblo

August 2, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmDorcy Cancer Center

Breast Cancer Support Ongoing

August 3, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmLutheran Hospital

Breast Cancer Support Group – Friends for Life

August 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmCherry Hills Community Church

Breast Friends: Breast Cancer Support Group – Grand Junction

August 16, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmSt. Mary’s Regional Cancer Center

Upcoming Ovarian Cancer Events

Nicki’s Circle – Boulder – Ovarian Cancer

July 25, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmBoulder Community Foothills Hospital- Tebo Family Medical Pavillion

Nicki’s Circle – Southern Colorado – Ovarian Cancer

July 27, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Nicki’s Circle – Central – Ovarian Cancer

August 1, 2016 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmSt. John’s Cathedral

Nicki’s Circle – South – Ovarian Cancer

August 10, 2016 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmSky Ridge Medical Center – Aspen Building Conference Room

Ovarian Cancer Task Force Meeting

August 18, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmColorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Gyn Cancer Support Group / Penrose Cancer Center – Colorado Springs

November 16, 2016 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmPenrose Cancer Center

Upcoming Family History Events

Family History Task Force Meeting

August 15, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Cancer Genetics: Why It Matters for Primary Care Practice

June 28, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmFree - COPIC