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Michigan
State Consortium Attacks Colorectal Cancer Through Wide-Ranging Initiatives
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Public Health Problem
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Michigan, with 4,920 new cases and 1,900 deaths expected this year. The Michigan Cancer Consortium's (MCC) original goal for colorectal cancer screening, set in 1998, was to increase to 50% the proportion of average-risk people who have received appropriate colorectal cancer screening tests. At that time, approximately 30% of Michigan residents aged 50 years or older reported having received recommended screening for colorectal cancer.
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Program Example
Since 1998, there have been numerous public education and provider education initiatives and activities planned, implemented, and evaluated in Michigan relating to colorectal cancer. In every such instance, MCC has facilitated collaboration among public and private agencies to maximize resources and leverage new resources when needed. Following are some examples of these initiatives:
- Approximately 264 member organizations have joined the statewide Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network (CRAN), a collaborative effort to promote colorectal cancer screening through numerous venues with consistent messages.
- Regional networks have been developed and supported by the American Cancer Society to promote and coordinate CRAN activities at the local or community level.
- A state-funded colorectal cancer early detection pilot project is one outcome resulting from the first Michigan Dialogue for Action Meeting and persistent lobbying by key MCC partner organizations.
- Colorectal cancer early detection guidelines, including risk assessment recommendations, were produced and disseminated to Michigan health care providers.
- Colorectal cancer early detection professional education modules were developed and disseminated online, at statewide professional education meetings, and via CD-ROM.
- Media campaigns and other focused public and provider education efforts involving Michigan health plans have been implemented and tailored for special populations (e.g., African Americans, Asian Americans, Arab Chaldeans).
- Community-based projects and programs have been piloted in counties with colorectal cancer death rates that are above the state average.
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Implication and Impact
Many lessons have been learned and shared among MCC partner organizations. Best practices and products are being promoted statewide. In a recent review of its cancer control priorities, MCC celebrated the achievement of its original colorectal cancer screening goal. The bar has now been raised and the new goal is to increase to 75% the proportion of average-risk people in Michigan who report having received appropriate colorectal cancer screening tests by 2010.
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Contact Information
Cancer Prevention*
Cancer Prevention and Control Section
Michigan Department of Community Health
Washington Square Building, 5th Floor
109 Michigan Avenue
PO Box 30195
Lansing,
MI 48909
(517) 335-9620
Fax: (517) 335-9397
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