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    This year, Texas will experience more than 110,000 new cases of cancer and nearly 40,000 cancer-related deaths. Fortunately, reducing the number of new cancer cases and preventing many cancer deaths is possible. 

    TMA believes in the importance of promoting and supporting cancer prevention and control efforts in Texas. The following resources have been compiled and developed to help provide Texas physicians with the knowledge and the skills necessary to prevent and reduce cancer morbidity and mortality in our state.

    Read more about the latest initiative to prevent Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) from Texas HepCA, a TMA Foundation-sponsored physician consortium.

    Prevent HCC in Texas  
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  • Resources and Initiatives

    Texas HepCA's HCC Initiative - TMA’s Committee on Cancer has partnered with an expert panel of hepatologists and oncologists to form TexasHepCA, a TMA Foundation-sponsored physician consortium dedicated to promoting HCC education among primary care physicians and their patients.

    Live CME Programs - Physician groups and medical organizations can request a speaker on cancer control and prevention topics.

    CanSearch - Quickly and easily displays the current recommended cancer screening guidelines for the top 25 cancers, including their risk factors, nutrition and chemo prevention stats,and available imaging test.

    HPVsearch - Provides physicians information on cervical cancer and HPV. The app provides HPV vaccination recommendations, as well as cervical cancer screening information from the  American Cancer Society and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Also included in the app is a FAQ section that assists the physician in answering some of the most common patient questions.

    CanQuit - Assists physicians in discussing tobacco cessation with their patients. Techniques discussed include using the updated Ask-Advice-Refer evaluation method. Guidelines, information, and resources are provided to help your patients kick their tobacco habit. 

    PediCan - Details the most common signs and symptoms of the most prevalent forms of childhood cancers in the United States by name and by organ system.  In addition, the app offers helpful links for additional resources and a feature that will allow you to email information about the app to your colleagues.

  • Featured On-Demand Cancer CME

    Texans and Hepatocellular Carcinoma 
    This course will cover the incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in the US and Texas. It will discuss the primary groups affected, the risk factors associated with HCC, and current guidelines and recommendations for early detection and treatment. 1 AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credits • 1 ETHICS

    Don't Wait - Vaccinate! The Prevention of HPV Cancers - Part 1
    This course is targeted to primary care physicians and will cover the incidence of HPV-related disease in Texas, missed opportunities for HPV vaccination in Texas, safety and efficacy of the HPV vaccine, and addressing vaccine hesitancy. 1 AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credits

    Don't Wait - Vaccinate! The Prevention of HPV Cancers - Part 2
    This course is targeted to primary care physicians and will cover the incidence of HPV-related disease in Texas, missed opportunities for HPV vaccination in Texas, safety and efficacy of the HPV vaccine, and addressing vaccine hesitancy. 1 AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credits

    The Role of Obesity in Cancer Treatment and Outcomes - This course will help Texas primary care physicians counsel and care for patients who may be affected by obesity and cancer. It looks at how and why obesity is a factor in the risk of and treatment for cancer, and how physicians can apply this knowledge to caring for patients in their practice. 1 AMA PRA Cat. 1 Credits • 1 ETHICS

    See more on-demand cancer CME courses in the TMA Education Center.

    See enduring materials and Conferences and Events from MD Anderson Cancer Center.