Educational Resources
ACC Form 990
The Form 990 is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides information on the filing organization’s mission, programs, and finances. Below you can download the Arkansas Cancer Coalition’s Form 990.
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Arkansas Cancer Facts & Figures 2011
Progress in cancer control demands accurate, timely and complete data. This report contains the most recent data available on cancer incidence and mortality in Arkansas. It describes the invasive cancers in Arkansas in terms of new cancer cases and deaths due to cancer for the period 1997 – 2008. It identifies disparities in cancer incidence and mortality by race, gender, age, stage at diagnosis and geographic area. It also includes county-specific rates for the most commonly diagnosed cancers and those for which public health interventions exist to reduce the cancer burden in Arkansas. This publication is intended to assist healthcare organizations, health professionals, community groups, research scientists and others who are working to reduce the burden of cancer in Arkansas. It will also be used for policy-makers, advocates, and news organizations as they seek detailed, easy-to-read information about the impact of cancer on Arkansas. The Arkansas Central Cancer Registry (ACCR) is a population-based registry designed to collect, analyze, research and disseminate quality cancer data to help describe the burden of cancer so that evidence-based cancer prevention and control programs can be implemented.
Key findings from this report:
- Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Arkansas and in the United States
- A reported 14,287 Arkansans were diagnosed with cancer, and 6,211 died from cancer in Arkansas in 2008.
- The age-adjusted incidence rates of all cancers in Arkansas have been at or below the national average during the period 1997 – 2008. However, incidence rates in Arkansas have been increasing during the same period. Prostate and breast cancers remain the number one cancer diagnoses among men and women respectively in Arkansas and the United States.
- Cancer death rates in Arkansas during 1999 – 2008 were higher than the death rates in the United States; however, deaths from cancer are decreasing in both Arkansas and the United States. For all cancer sites combined, men (both black and White) had higher death rates than their female counterparts. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of death due to cancers among men and women in Arkansas and the United States.
- Lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking, consumption of foods with high fat and physical inactivity remain major risk factors for many cancers.
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Board Nomination Form
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the Board of Directors. Nominate a qualified colleague and help ensure the continued excellence of ACC’s leadership. The proposed slate of candidates will be distributed to the membership at the Quarterly Meeting on September 13, 2011.
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Cancer Resource Guide
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition currently has Arkansas specific Cancer Resource Guides that we would like to provide to our partners, free of charge, to distribute to newly diagnosed cancer patients. The Cancer Resource Guides are tailored to specific cancers, such as: Breast, Lung, Ovarian, Prostate, Cervical, Colorectal, Bladder, Melanoma, Oral, and Skin. The Cancer Resource Guides include important information for cancer patients, such as: telephone directory, appointment notes, questions to ask your doctor, how to talk to loved ones, caregiver tips, and medical terms. If you are interested in receiving some Cancer Resource Guides in bulk please give us a call at 501-603-5211. Below is a downloadable PDF copy of the guide.
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CancerCare
You or your loved one is diagnosed with cancer and now, all of a sudden, you’re supposed to be an expert on the disease. With so many opinions and sources of information, it can be hard to know what to trust. Today more than ever, the person with cancer is expected to participate in his/her own care. Having access to high-quality, understandable information is vital.
CancerCare provides free educational programs to help you and your loved ones understand your diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, and other important topics. The foundation of CancerCare’s Education program is our Telephone Education Workshops (TEWs), free one-hour conference calls presented by cancer experts from around the country. Telephone Education Workshops are an easy way for you to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of your home or office. Every year, we produce more than 50 Telephone Education Workshops that reach more than 45,000 people.
Fay Boozman College of Public Health
The mission of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health is to improve health and promote well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Arkansas through education, research, and service.
FY2011 Annual Report
The 2011 fiscal year brought with it some big wins and some powerful results. Our membership has grown, and so has our impact. We wanted to highlight some best practices worth sharing and milestones worth celebrating.
We hope you join us in proudly looking back at the year that was and optimistically look forward to the years to come. The Arkansas Cancer Coalition is finding connections, furthering the cause and fighting cancer.
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Grants Administrative Procedures Manual
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) staff wants you and your program to be successful. This manual is one tool to assist you in reaching that goal.
This manual is for the use of grant program managers/administrators and agency administrative staffs that are responsible for administering grant programs and/or preparing reports related to the grant funded program. Appropriate grantee agency staff should review the topics addressed in this manual and keep the manual handy for reference.
This manual has been prepared as a reference and guide for questions arising in the administration of grant contracts made by ACC. The provisions of this manual apply to all recipients of funding administered by ACC.
This manual includes essential elements of an effective grant management system to properly administer your grant.
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Legislative Briefing on Breast and Cervical Cancer, January 2010
A comprehensive collection of statistics and information regarding breast and cervical cancer.
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Lung Cancer Symposium
The inaugural Current Care and Emerging Technologies: Lung Cancer in the Natural State conference was provided in partnership by the Arkansas Cancer Coalition, Arkansas Department of Health Stamp Out Smoking (SOS) program, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. It was held on June 11, 2010 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the I. Dodd Wilson Building. The purpose of the conference was to provide an updated review of the multidisciplinary approach of diagnosing, staging, and treating patients with lung cancer. The entire symposium was supported by state funds and targeted an audience of lung cancer advocates and lung cancer medical professionals.
The conference report summarizes key themes appreciated throughout the day and identifies gaps where additional resources and discussion may be necessary.
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MidSOUTH Prevention Institute
The MidSOUTH Prevention Institute is a workforce development initiative that strives to assist prevention professionals in their efforts to plan, implement, and evaluate science-based programming around the prevention of substance abuse, violence, and other high-risk behaviors. Prevention Institute resources include training, technical assistance, and a resource library housed on the UALR campus. The Prevention Institute provides training on a variety of prevention topics reflecting the most current, science-based approaches to prevention.
The Block
“The Block” is a quarterly publication of the Arkansas Cancer Coalition. Its purpose is to inform Coalition members and other health professionals about activities and programs offered by our partners, and to provide educational information about cancer risk reduction, treatment and support.
Train National
Train National, the premier learning resource for professionals who protect the public’s health. A free service of the Public Health Foundation, www.train.org is part of the newly expanded TrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN).
Travel Reimbursement Form
Use the ACC Travel Reimbursement Form to apply for aid when attending an ACC event. Applicant must submit application within 30 days after the event occurs.
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UAMS Continuing Medical Education
Other links to CME/CEU events and activities that we support OR that are conducted by our partners.