Cervical Cancer: 5 Steps to Effective Cancer Control Planning

 

Learn why these steps are important

 

Step 1:

Assess program priorities
  Provincial Cancer ProfilesExternal link — Statistics for prioritizing cancer control efforts
  Cervical Cancer Incidence ReportExternal link
  Cervical Cancer Incidence MapExternal link
  Cervical Cancer Mortality ReportExternal link
  Cervical Cancer Mortality MapExternal link
   
Step 2:

Identify potential partners
  Research Partners in Cancer Control — Contact information by province
   
Step 3:

Determine effectiveness of different intervention approaches

   Information for Canada coming soon
  Guide to Community Preventive Services — Recommendations for population-based intervention approaches
  Cervical Cancer ScreeningExternal link
  Guide to Clinical Preventive Services (AHRQ) — Task Force recommendations on screening, counseling and medication regimens
  Cervical Cancer ScreeningExternal link
   
Step 4:

Find research-tested programs and products

  Information for Canada coming soon
  Research-tested Intervention Programs — Summary statements, ratings and program materials from cancer prevention and control studies
  Cervical Cancer ScreeningExternal link
  Sample program: "The Forsyth County Cancer Screening Project (FoCaS)" — Designed to improve the beliefs, attitudes and behaviors regarding breast and cervical screening among low-income, predominantly African American women age 40+
   
Step 5:

View national, provincial and territorial plans
 

Provincial Plans for Comprehensive Cancer Control