GW Cancer Center Technical Assistance Program

04/20/2026

Factors like race, ethnicity, immigration, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more can affect a person’s cancer risk. This , watch American Cancer Society’s video on addressing cancer health disparities and download the free discussion guide to continue the conversation within your cancer control program. https://tinyurl.com/pvhdz2mv

04/19/2026

April 19- 25th is week. The GW Cancer Center’s Cancer Awareness Toolkits provide evidence-based messaging, sample social media posts, and customizable graphics to support outreach and education efforts. Use these tools to promote prevention strategies, early detection, and equitable access to care in your community. Explore the toolkit: https://cancercontroltap.org/news/national-minority-health-month-and-minority-cancer-awareness-week/

04/13/2026

Thank you to all of the participants of the 2026 Lung Cancer Screening Action-Planning Workshop that we held in Colorado! What an amazing experience to have with you all and we look forward to continuing our work together to assist improving lung cancer screening for all!

04/11/2026

From uncertainty about school and employment to anxiety over future health issues, survivorship can bring up a lot of questions for adolescent patients and their families. The National Children’s Cancer Society offers programs and tools that can help survivors live happy, worry-free lives. https://bit.ly/3Hxtvnt

04/11/2026

We wrapped up our 3 day Lung Cancer Screening Action Planning Workshop in Colorado! We are excited to see these plans continue to be developed and implemented across 19 states!!!

04/10/2026

w that LGBTQ AYAs with cancer experience greater financial strain than other AYAs? Resources like the National LGBT Cancer Network can link these patients with resources for both financial and community support. https://bit.ly/3XnM3wk

04/09/2026

The GW TAP team is hosting the Lung Cancer Screening Action-Planning Workshop in Golden, CO! We have nearly 50 comprehensive cancer control professionals gathered with subject matter experts from across the country. After 3 days of connection, deep dives into lung cancer screening and planning, 19 programs will have an action plan to improve lung cancer screening in their state!

04/09/2026

It’s been great having you with for this important work!

Our Coalition Facilitator, Lauren Wright, and CHATS Lab partner, Marisa Watson, are working hard creating a lung cancer screening action plan at the GW TAP Lung Cancer Screening Action Planning Workshop. We can’t wait to bring this action plan back to West Virginia and get to work with you all!

04/09/2026

Cancer care goes beyond physical and mental health. For some American Indian and Alaska Native patients, spiritual support connected to cultural traditions can also be an important part of healing. These IHS videos and discussion guides help highlight the unique needs and stressors AI/AN patients may face. https://bit.ly/3Hn7zLW

04/08/2026

Keeping up with PSE interventions can help your state coalition members reach vulnerable demographics. In this example by Sanford Health, we learn how phone-calls can help increase HPV vaccination rates among AYAs. https://bit.ly/3DwouKX

04/07/2026

Despite experiencing higher incidences of cancer than Black children and Black adults, Black AYAs are least likely to enroll in clinical trials. State coalition members can help address racial disparities by engaging Black patients aged 20-29 in ongoing studies.

04/06/2026

For AYA women facing cancer treatments that could affect fertility, timing is key. Delays in communicating fertility preservation information to patients could result in rushed decision making and/or delayed cancer treatments. Be sure to communicate risks and refer patients to fertility experts as soon as possible.