Education

KCP provides accurate, up-to-date cancer information for the public in easy-to-read language, as well as a variety of continuing education, training programs, and reference materials for health care professionals. KCP educates Kentuckians on cancer topics in the following ways:

FOR THE PUBLIC
	BROCHURES/FACT SHEETS We have developed and distribute a popular series of easy-to read fact sheets and brochures on the six cancers most prevalent in Kentucky (breast, cervix, lung, prostate, skin and colon). Download our fact sheets now. KCP also provides free educational materials from the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control, American Cancer Society, and other national cancer organizatons.
	PRESENTATIONS We provide presentations to organizations and groups, as well as one-on-one education to individuals, on specific cancers and general cancer topics, including prevention, risk reduction, screening and early detection, and survivorship. The presentations can be tailored to specific audiences, such as cancer patients and their families, schools, churches, businesses, and others.
	EXHIBITS/DISPLAYS KCP provides colorful, three-dimensional, and/or interactive displays on cancer-related topics at health fairs, community festivals, and other events. Examples include: Faces of Colon Cancer, an exhibit featuring photographs and stories of nine Kentucky colon cancer survivors. The dermascan machine, which people can use to see the sun damage on their skin. Tabletop displays that include models of cancers of the lung, breast, cervix and mouth.
	SPECIAL CAMPAIGNS KCP also educates the public through special campaigns tied to a specific cancer issue or a national cancer observance. These campaigns often include toolkits containing flyers, posters, newsletter articles, sample press releases, PSAs, and tips on how to work with the mass media. Campaign examples include: Targeted Colon Cancer Outreach Program is an ongoing campaign that is raising awareness of colon cancer screening. The campaign is being conducted in partnership with district cancer councils across the state. KCP coordinates Dress in Blue Day activities across the state as part of the national Dress In Blue Day campaign, held each March (Colon Cancer Awareness Month). The campaign's goal is to draw attention to the importance of colon cancer screening. KCP collaborated with the Cancer Advocates of Big Sandy on a tobacco cessation campaign that included distribution of posters and bookmarks in the district. The materials said that smoking is an addiction, not simply a habit, and referred people to local health departments and the state's tobacco quitline (1-800-QUIT NOW) for cessation assistance.
FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
	PROVIDERS PRACTICE PREVENTION This series of self-study modules for primary care providers covers breast cancer screening and diagnosis, cervical cancer screening and diagnosis, and treating tobacco use and dependence. Learn more.
	COOPER/CLAYTON FACILITATOR TRAINING In collaboration with Dr. Richard Clayton and Dr. Thomas Cooper (founders of the Cooper/Clayton Method to Stop Smoking), KCP offers initial and refresher training for facilitators of the Cooper/Clayton classes. Since 2000, more than 1,100 people have been trained to facilitate classes in their communities. Upcoming trainings.
	INCREASING COLON CANCER SCREENING IN PRACTICES KCP has coordinated a series of workshops for physcians that provided resources to help them refer more patients for colon cancer screening tests. For more information, contact one of our KCP regional offices.
For more information on any of the above topics, contact your KCP regional office.