Cancer SD

Avera Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webex
Coalition partner event presented by Avera
An opportunity for those with stage IV breast cancer to find support.
The Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer support group meets online via Webex on the second Tuesday of each month at noon Central.
You can register online or contact Emily Meyer, MSW, at 605-322-3005 or emily.meyer@avera.org.

RESCHEDULED - Palliative Care Task Force Meeting
2023-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Teams
The SD Cancer Coalition Palliative Care Task Force meeting scheduled for Dec. 11 will now be held on a date TBD in the first week of January. This calendar event will be updated with the new date and time soon.
To join this or another Coalition task force, please visit https://www.cancersd.com/membership/task-forces/ or contact SD Cancer Coalition Coordinator Megan Myers.

Partner Webinar: Advance Care Planning – What’s New
2023-12-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Advance care planning (ACP) is a process that involves making decisions about your future health care. It typically involves discussions between individuals, their families, and their healthcare providers to understand and document a person’s values, preferences and goals for medical treatment, especially in situations where the individual may not be able to communicate or make decisions due to illness or incapacitation. What’s new in advance care planning? Attend this Webinar to find out.
As a result of attending, attendees will be better prepared to:

Describe how serious illness messaging affects advance care planning
Identify three advantages to advance care planning
Define two elements of an advance directive/healthcare directive

Presenter:
Nancy Joyner, MS, CNS-BC, APRN, ACHPN
President, Honoring Choices North Dakota
Instructor – ACP Facilitator Training
POLST Trainer
ND POLST Coordinator
Registration Link

HPV Task Force Meeting
2023-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Teams
The SD Cancer Coalition HPV Task Force will meet at 1 pm Central Dec. 1 via Teams.
To join this or another Coalition task force, please visit https://www.cancersd.com/membership/task-forces/ or contact SD Cancer Coalition Coordinator Megan Myers.

Early Detection Health Equity Task Force Meeting
2023-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Teams
The SD Cancer Coalition Early Detection Health Equity Task Force will meet at 3 pm Central Nov. 28 via Teams.
To join this or another Coalition task force, please visit https://www.cancersd.com/membership/task-forces/ or contact SD Cancer Coalition Coordinator Megan Myers.

Palliative Care Task Force Meeting
2023-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Teams
The SD Cancer Coalition Palliative Care Task Force will meet at 2 pm Central Nov. 20 via Teams.
To join this or another Coalition task force, please visit https://www.cancersd.com/membership/task-forces/ or contact SD Cancer Coalition Coordinator Megan Myers.

Great American Smokeout
2023-11-16
The Great American Smokeout®

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life.
You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html

Sanford Imagenetics Exploring Genetics Lecture Series: Hereditary Breast Cancer
2023-11-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Sanford Imagenetics, 1321 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105, United States
Partner event presented by Sanford Health
Lior Borovik, CGC of Edith Sanford Breast Center will present on Hereditary Breast Cancer and how a patient’s family history can play a role in potentially developing breast cancer.
Nov. 15, 2023
6:30 – 7:30 pm CT
Sanford Imagenetics
1321 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls
Registration

National Lung Cancer Screening Day
2023-11-11
Enhancing Accessibility To Lung Cancer Screening
The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable (ACS NLCRT), GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2), Radiology Health Equity Coalition (RHEC), and American College of Radiology (ACR) have partnered once again for the second annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day (“National LCS Day”) on Saturday, November 11, 2023. We are promoting this lifesaving event to screen more individuals and raise awareness about lung cancer screening.
As part of a key initiative of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and in acknowledgment of National LCS Day falling on the Veterans Day holiday, the ACS NLCRT, ACR, RHEC, and GO2 have partnered with the Veterans Administration on this campaign in order to salute our Veterans by increasing outreach and awareness to our veteran population, in turn saving more lives. As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month and in partnership with the ACR, RHEC, and GO2 we are promoting this lifesaving event to screen more individuals and raise awareness about lung cancer screening. The President’s Cancer Panel recommends lung cancer screening as the single most effective strategy for reducing mortality from the disease and closing the gap to improve health equity and access. To achieve this goal, the President’s Cancer Panel has charged individuals, health systems, and communities with communicating and promoting lung cancer screening.
Ten years have passed since the USPSTF first recommended low-dose CT for lung cancer screening, yet lung cancer screening rates remain low, with less than 1 in 10 eligible individuals having undergone CT screening. This is a striking contrast to more established screening tests for other cancers, including screening mammography (ca. 80%) and Colorectal Cancer Screening (ca. 70%). Access to and utilization of LCS has been particularly challenging for rural and racial/ethnic minority groups, who are more likely to live more than 30 minutes away from a designated LCS center, be underinsured, and have lower health literacy levels.
Inadequate access to care and low utilization rates for LCS present an opportunity for patient and caregiver advocates, community health organizations, medical professionals, cancer centers, health systems, payers, and industry partners to work together to promote health equity, reduce healthcare disparities, and enhance accessibility to lifesaving and effective lung cancer screening.
To participate, lung cancer screening centers nationwide are being encouraged to open their doors to patients on Saturday, November 11, 2023. This will allow individuals who cannot take time off from work to be screened, increasing the accessibility of lung cancer screening overall. Through the promotion of National LCS Day, screening centers are not only extending screening opportunities to those who may be unaware of this effective, lifesaving screening option but also are increasing the awareness of lung cancer screening within their community.
National LCS Day is meant to serve as a catalyst for screening in general. Rather than waiting until November to work lung screening into their routine, patients and clinicians alike are encouraged to make screening a year-round priority. Please join the lung cancer community for National LCS Day on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Webinar: Shared Decision-Making - A Catalyst for Real-World Research Solutions
2023-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Event presented by the National Academy of Sciences
Event Link
The Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable, in collaboration with the HIBAR Research Alliance (HRA), will convene a webinar to discuss how cross-sectoral leadership teams can collaborate in shared decision-making when working on use-inspired basic research. The term HIBAR (Highly Integrative Basic and Responsive) was introduced in 2017 to name a specific category of research projects that had previously lacked a clear definition. HIBAR research projects bring together diverse leadership teams, both from research fields (often in academia) and from practical sectors (commercial and/or non-profit). They collectively make the key decisions that hybridize fundamental research with real-world problem-solving to yield significant benefits.
During this webinar, Dr. Lorne Whitehead, Director for HRA and Professor at University of British Columbia, will provide a short overview and purpose of HIBAR Research Alliance. A panel of experts (below) will then discuss the thoughtful approach to shared decision-making in cross-sectoral research projects, from different perspectives. The goal of the webinar is to share actionable advice that can be replicated or adapted to other contexts.
Expert Panelists:
Dr. Holly Buck, Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo
Dr. Christine Kreuder Johnson, Professor and Director of the EpiCenter for Disease Dynamics, University of California Davis
Mr. Dave Kasik, Former Senior Technical Fellow, Boeing (retired)
Guest Moderator:
Dr. Ira Bennett, Director for Federal Research Engagement, Arizona State University

Health Equity Webinar: Understanding the Perspectives of Lung Cancer Screening Among Latinos
2023-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
In the United States, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and it kills more people than any other type of cancer. Racial/ethnic populations are disproportionally affected by lung cancer as they are less likely to be diagnosed early and receive adequate treatment.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Latino men and the second leading cause among Latinas (after breast cancer). Lung cancer screening can help to detect the disease earlier when the treatment can be successful and dramatically improve survival rates.
Join the Nuestras Voces Network and the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) for a webinar that will present the results of a qualitative study looking at the perspectives of lung cancer screening among Latinos. This study will inform the development of an intervention to increase lung cancer screening in the Latino community.
Thursday
October 26, 2023
1 pm CT/noon MT
Event Link

For more information about the webinar you may contact:
nuestrasvoces@healthyamericas.org
Francisco_Cartujano@URMC.Rochester.edu

Health Equity Webinar: Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors and Symptoms
2023-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Many pancreatic cancer symptoms are common ones for many other less-lethal conditions. So how do you know when to look for pancreatic cancer?
Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s Nuestras Voces Network Program have teamed up for a webinar to explain the relationship between risk factors and symptoms, to shed some light on getting diagnosed as soon as possible.
This webinar focuses on Risk Factors and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer. It will be held on Wednesday, October 25th at 2 p.m. Eastern. Oncologist Dr. Shaalan Beg and gastroenterologist Dr. Oscar Alvarez will discuss how the combination of risk factors and symptoms can lead doctors to think of pancreatic cancer. The moderator is Juan Pellerano-Rendon, a pancreatic cancer advocate who lost his mother to the disease.
Pancreatic cancer is notorious as a cancer that is diagnosed late and is difficult to treat. In fact, it is poised to become the second leading cause of cancer deaths by 2030. About 64,000 people are found to have pancreatic cancer each year in the U.S., with a slightly higher rate of occurrence in Black Americans. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is about 12 percent, in part because the disease is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. About 10 percent of pancreatic cancer cases are hereditary—two or more family members have had the disease. In between 10 and 20 percent of those cases there is an identified genetic mutation associated with the cancer, such as BRCA, but often there is no known mutation.
Register here to learn more pancreatic cancer risk factors and symptoms.
Pancreatic cancer symptoms are common to many other less-lethal conditions. By putting together symptoms and risk factors, gastroenterologists and primary care doctors can recognize the possibility that the patient has pancreatic cancer and get testing started as early as possible. Earlier diagnosis leads to more treatment options and a better survival rate.

Webinar: Optimizing Public-Private Partnerships for Clinical Cancer Research
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-18 | Webinar
Presented by the National Academies of Science
Event Link
This National Academies workshop, convened by the National Cancer Policy Forum in collaboration with the Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation, will examine opportunities to improve the care and outcomes for patients with cancer through public-private partnerships for clinical cancer research.

South Dakota Chronic Disease Partners Annual Meeting
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-12 | Highland Conference Center, 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, 57301, United States
The South Dakota Chronic Disease Partners Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to learn, share, and make connections between community and clinical sectors to improve population health. We offer presentations on current topics that affect regional, state, and local chronic disease prevention and health promotion efforts.
This year’s keynote speakers include Liz Ruth, MPP, & Jeanne Alongi, DrPH, MPH, of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and Tracy Palecek, LPC – MH, QMHP.
When: October 11, 2023 from 12:30 pm – 5 pm Central and October 12, 2023 from 8:30 am – 3 pm Central
Location: Highlands Conference Center, Mitchell
Get more info and register here!

2023 SD Cancer Coalition Fall Meeting
2023-10-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Highland Conference Center, 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, 57301, United States
Registration is now open for the 2023 SD Cancer Coalition Fall Meeting!
Join us on Oct. 10 in Mitchell to network with fellow coalition members and hear from a variety of speakers from across the state.
We’re excited to present the latest cancer data and legislative updates as well as a special recognition by the Coalition, and you’ll engage with a panel of cancer survivors from across South Dakota. Coalition task forces will also convene to begin action planning for the upcoming year.
Before the Fall Meeting, check out the recent updates to the 2021-2025 SD Cancer Plan.
Meeting agenda is here.
Registration is free, and lunch and breaks are provided thanks to our generous sponsors American Cancer Society and ACS CAN South Dakota.

We encourage all members of the SD Cancer Coalition to attend. See you Oct. 10 in Mitchell!

Avera Cancer Institute 24th Annual Oncology Symposium
2023-10-06 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | The District, Sioux Falls, SD, 4521 W Empire Pl, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106, United States
Coalition partner event presented by Avera
Friday, October 6, 2023
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sioux Falls , SD
Registration: $50
Avera Employee: Free

Overview
The Avera Cancer Institute Oncology Symposium is designed to enhance collaboration between the provider and the multidisciplinary team in caring for individuals with cancer across the continuum of care.
Target Audience
Specialties – Hematology, Oncology, Radiology
Professions – Medical Assistants, Nurse – RN, Nurse -LPN/LVN, Other, Pharmacist, Physician, Radiologic Technologists, Social Worker

Objectives

Define tools and resources needed to manage the oncology patient in their practice setting.
Identify evidence-based practice changes for oncology care and the impact on their day to day role.
Recognize opportunities to apply gained knowledge in the application of patient education.
Describe how multidisciplinary roles interconnect and collaborate to provide care to the oncology patient population.

More info and register:
https://avera.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=19004

7th Annual Immunize South Dakota Conference
2023-09-26 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
7th Annual Immunize South Dakota Conference
7 am – 5 pm
September 26, 2023
Sioux Falls Convention Center
$150 general
$100 virtual
$75 student
The 7th annual state-wide Immunize SD Conference: Building Community through Connection will be held on September 26. This year’s event will demonstrate how community engagement impacts the health of the people in the community. Our opening keynote will talk about building trust with patients by meeting them where they are, why engaging and giving back to their communities is important, and how understanding their needs leads to better care. Our closing speaker will discuss how to become involved with your community and different ways to give back. Sessions throughout the day will cover specific vaccination topics as well as strategies to overcome barriers to care and improve vaccine confidence.
In-person in Sioux Falls with a virtual attendance option, this conference is intended to promote immunizations throughout South Dakota by supporting health care providers through education and community outreach resources.
More info and register: https://www.immunizesd.org/2023-conference/

Webinar: Automated Messaging for Cancer Screening
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The American Cancer Society, GetScreenedSD and the South Dakota Cancer Coalition are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, July 12, featuring presentations from Falls Community Health, Horizon Health Care and Sanford Health.
Speakers will share their experiences using automated messaging and examples to help patients get screened for cancer and get the follow-up care they need.
July 12, 2023
Noon to 1 pm Central
See flyer for more details and click here to register.

Menopause & Cancer: Hormone Related Survivorship Issues & Management
2022-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
You are invited to the health professionals webinar Menopause & Cancer: Hormone Related Survivorship Issues & Management on April 29th at 12 to 1 pm Central. The American Cancer Society and South Dakota Cancer Coalition are pleased to host Dr. Erin Stevens, a Gynecologic Oncologist at Prevea Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Stevens will discuss cancer survivorship issues and specific menopausal side effects.
Topic: Menopause & Cancer: Hormone Related Survivorship Issues and Management
Date: Friday, April 29, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central
Speaker: Erin E. Stevens, MD, FACOG, Prevea Health, Green Bay, WI
Zoom: Register Here
Audience: oncologist, primary care, internal medicine, nurses, tribal health, community health workers, students, and allied health professionals.

Moving the Needle: Best Practices for Improving HPV Vaccination Rates
2022-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
In this presentation, Dr. Naik will provide a brief review of HPV infection, HPV-related cancers, and HPV vaccine. The speaker will then identify the common barriers to completing HPV vaccine, discuss the proven interventions to improve HPV vaccination rates, and present a framework to build a sustainable HPV vaccine rate improvement program.
Presented by: Rajiv Naik, MD, FAAP
Register Here

Take a Bite Out of Cancer: Backyard Veggies
2022-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Spring is nearly here! It’s time to start planning what to grow your backyard garden.
Gardening is an opportunity to not only grow yummy produce, it keep you physically active too. Join Registered Dietitian Kat Thomsen as she prepares three recipes that include commonly grown veggies and herbs.
This FREE event is for anyone interested in learning more about reducing cancer risk. A short Q&A will follow.
Register here!

Stay on Track: Colorectal Cancer Screening Webinar
2022-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
You are invited to Stay on Track: Colorectal Cancer Screening Webinar on March 29th at 12:00 to 1:00 Central. The American Cancer Society, North Dakota Department of Health and GetScreenedSD are pleased to host Dr. Steven Itkowitz, a gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai in New York and the Chair of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable.
Topic: Stay on Track Colorectal Cancer Screening
Date: Tuesday, March 29, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central
Zoom: Register HERE
Audience: gastroenterologists, primary care, internal medicine, nurses, quality improvement, medical assistants, students, and allied health professionals.

Take a Bite Out of Cancer: Holiday Edition
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Registered Dietitian Kat Thomsen as she prepares delicious recipes while chatting about the role of nutrition in reducing your cancer risk. This free event is designed for cancer survivors as well as anyone interested in eating healthier. A short Q&A will follow the cooking demonstration. https://www.avera.org/app/calendar/event/detail.aspx?eventId=6f744a38-7a27-ec11-a84a-000d3a611c21

Let's Walk!
2021-07-24 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Let’s get moving! Physical activity plays a key role in living a healthy lifestyle. Join us for a brief talk on a healthy topic with an Avera Cancer Institute provider and then take a walk around lovely Lake Lorraine. This event is family-friendly and open to all ages. https://www.avera.org/app/calendar/event/detail.aspx?eventId=3601e5fe-15d8-eb11-a847-000d3a611c21
7/24/2021
Jessie Muth, RD, LN
Topic: Nutrition and cancer prevention
Location note: We will meet at the northwest access point on Lake Lorraine, north of the CarsforSale building. You are encouraged to park on Westlake Drive for easy access.

Let's Walk
2021-06-26 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Let’s get moving! Physical activity plays a key role in living a healthy lifestyle. Join us for a brief talk on a healthy topic with an Avera Cancer Institute provider and then take a walk around lovely Lake Lorraine. This event is family-friendly and open to all ages.
6/26/2021
Tricia Merrigan, MD, FACS
Avera Medical Group Comprehensive Breast Care
Topic: Breast cancer screening
Location note: We will meet at the northwest access point on Lake Lorraine, north of the CarsforSale building. You are encouraged to park on Westlake Drive for easy access.

Summertime Nutrition: Living Well After Cancer
2021-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Kat Thomsen, RDN, for a virtual cooking demonstration and discussion about how healthy eating can help you live well after cancer.
Participants will learn how to prepare three delicious summer recipes and why they are beneficial.
https://www.avera.org/app/calendar/event/detail.aspx?eventId=1601ecd7-b2bc-eb11-a845-000d3a611c21

Let's Talk About Colon Cancer
2021-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. among men and women combined. Yet, with proper screening, it can be prevented or detected at an early stage. Regular screening and early detection can save lives. During this free virtual event, you will learn about colorectal cancer prevention and screening options.
Participants who are eligible can have a free at-home colorectal cancer screening kit mailed to them.
