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A cancer education and prevention center. A community program
1Cancer Education and Prevention Center, Merritt/Peralta Medical Center, Oakland, California.
Cancer
|October 15, 1988
Summary
This cancer screening clinic detects cancer and educates patients on self-exams and risk reduction. It also provides professional training and community outreach, serving as a valuable public health resource.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Health Education
Background:
- Established as an American Cancer Society (ACS)-National Cancer Institute (NCI) breast cancer demonstration project.
- Transitioned to a General Cancer Screening Clinic in 1980, serving men and women.
- Addressed community physician concerns regarding service duplication through innovative outreach and collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detect cancer and educate patients on self-examination and surveillance methods.
- To assess patient cancer risk factors and promote lifestyle modifications for prevention.
- To foster professional education and community public awareness regarding cancer prevention.
Main Methods:
- Screening 5,934 patients for cancer detection.
- Conducting 175 community presentations and 508 clinic classes.
- Providing 76 training sessions for healthcare professionals.
Main Results:
- Successfully screened a significant patient population.
- Engaged the community through extensive educational presentations and classes.
- Facilitated professional training in cancer education and prevention.
Conclusions:
- Hospital-based cancer education and prevention centers provide essential community services.
- These centers serve as vital resources for both public and professional in-depth education.
- The model demonstrates a successful integration of screening, education, and professional development.