Kentucky Cancer Program

Jamie Smith, Cancer Control Specialist, and the Kentucky Cancer Program is working to identify cancer problems and mobilize communities into action. Funded by the General Assembly and jointly administered by the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville and the Lucille Parker Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky, KCP focuses specifically on the state's cancer problems.

Colorectal Cancer Prevention Month- March, 2010
Jamie talks to RN Teresa Cash about the causes, prevention and treatments of Colorectal Cancer in this edition of the Kentucky Cancer Program
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Reduce Your Risk for Cancer - February 22, 2009
Kaylene Cornell, of the Purchase District Health Department, teaches ways to reduce your risk of cancer.
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Cooper Clayton Method - November 3, 2009
Dr. Tom Cooper tells of the thirteen week course that he helped create to stop smoking. The method uses nicotine replacement therapy in which controllable doses of nicotine are used to retrain the brain.
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Heart Disease & Stroke - June 16, 2009
Heart disease and stroke are so prevalent in our society -- what can we do to prevent it? Learn the risk factors from cardiologist, Patrick Withrow, M.D., vice president/chief medical officer of Western Baptist Hospital.
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Restoration Physical Therapy - May 28, 2009
Jamie talks with Kathy Rorer, a Paducah physical therapist who promotes holistic techniques. They discuss how restoration physical therapy can be very beneficial to cancer patients. Kathy's mission is to provide skilled, functional, evidence-based outpatient physical therapy services in an atmosphere of relational encouragement, sharing knowledge and enriching long-term health and wellness. Learn about Kahy's vision to teach you how to "restore" you body which stands for R - Regaining, E - Endurance, S - Self-Esteem, T - Through, O - Ongoing, R - Rehabilitative, E - Exercise.
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Skin Cancer - May 4, 2009
Dr. Evelyn Montgomery Jones, Dermatologist, explains the ways to prevent skin cancer. Wear sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 or higher, limit time spent in the sun wear protective clothing, find shade, and avoid the sun’s peak hours. Also learn the risks and the myths of this disease.
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American Cancer Society - February 19, 2009
Our local American Cancer Society has many types of services and aids for breast cancer patients. Join Jamie as she speaks with Mary Huff, Health Initiatives Representative for the American Cancer Society and Cindy Jones, breast cancer survivor.
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Leukemia and Lymphoma - October 30, 2008
Leukemia and Lymphoma Patient Services Manager, Debby Phillips talks about the support services available to cancer patients. First Connection is a peer to peer support group to help patients talk with other people who have been diagnosed with some form of lymphoma. Phillips says "patients have a friend who truly understands what they are going through." A program designed for children diaganosed with any form of cancer is also available to support the patients and educate parents, teachers, and classmates. An Information Resource Center is also available for those who need answers about cancer. You can get more information at the Leukemia and Lymphoma website at www.lls.org or call
1-800-955-2566.
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Patient Advocate Foundation - October 13, 2008
Patient Advocate Foundation provides help at no cost to those facing obstacles to healthcare for people with chronic and/or disabling disease, and financial issues.
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Hospice - September 25, 2008
Hospice care is compassionate care for people in the last phases of life so that they may live life as pleasantly as possible.
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Increasing Colon Cancer Screening - June 12, 2008
In this special edition we join Dr. Whitney Jones, Louisville gastroenterologist and Founder of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project. He discusses the latest screening guidelines, recent legislation, and a Dialogue for Action.
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Cancer Screenings - April, 2008
Jamie talks with health department nurses, Linda Cavitt, Melissa Ballard, and Jeri Miller about upcoming screening opportunities for prevention and detection of breast and cervical cancer. Find out if you are eligible for the screening program.
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Cooper Clayton Program - March, 2008
Want to stop smoking? This edition of the Kentucky Cancer Program focuses on a program that can help you do that. Jamie talks with Megan Cody, Sessation Specialist with the Purchase District Health Department about the Cooper Clayton Program. Find out how the program works and when and where the classes are available.
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Smoking Prevention - October, 2007
Jamie travels to Murray, Kentucky to interview Dr. Richard Hurt of the Mayo Clinic about the dangers of smoking tobacco.
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Breast Cancer - September 25, 2007
Join Jamie as she talks about breast cancer recovery and renewal. Learn the warning signs with some screening tips that could save a life.
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