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 at Sky Ridge Medical Center

January 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmSky Ridge Medical Center – Garden Level, Boardroom

Supporting Each Other Together

January 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFree - National Jewish Health Main Campus

Breast Cancer Support Group

February 10 @ 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

February 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmSky Ridge Medical Center – Garden Level, Boardroom

Supporting Each Other Together

February 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFree - National Jewish Health Main Campus

Breast Cancer Support Group

March 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmPenrose Cancer Center 2222 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Upcoming Ovarian Cancer Events

Upcoming Family History Events