Cancer Prevention

Director: Zina Lee , MD
601.914.0163

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Mississippi . Although primary prevention of cancer is scarce, early detection, to a large extent improves morbidity and mortality.

As a result, increase in education on early detection of cancers in Mississippi is warranted. COHA cancer education has benefited over 1600 Mississippi 's underserved.

Goal:

To reduce the incidence of cancer death through education and training in underserved areas of Mississippi .

Objective:

To educate targeted groups on these different types of cancer, known causes, and how to prevent them:

• Skin
• Breast
• Lung
• Prostate
• Cervix
• Colon

Action Plan:

• Recruit Physicians and Nurses for the education of participants
• Identify high risk communities
• Provide seminar/workshops
• Make referrals to appropriate health facility for high risk persons identified through the workshops and screening
• Collaborate with local, and state cancer agencies.

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