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Arkansas Cancer Coalition partners with University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to present Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training

The Arkansas Cancer Coalition in partnership with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presents a training opportunity to become a Tobacco Treatment Specialist from April 19-23, 2021. Learn how to treat tobacco dependence by effectively delivering tobacco cessation treatment in both a clinical and/or community setting. Earn up to:• 31.5 hours of CE

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The BTI Program: Brief Tobacco Intervention, a tobacco cessation program for healthcare providers.

ACC Presents Brief Tobacco Intervention Program

ACC presents a free, virtual opportunity for healthcare providers who want to receive training on tobacco cessation. If you are a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse, pharmacist, wellness manager, nutritionist, respiratory therapist, dental professional, social worker, community health professional, or cancer and tobacco control advocate who work directly with patients, this training may be for you! While counseling

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Tobacco & Disease Symposium

Registration for the Tobacco & Disease Symposium is now open! The Tobacco & Disease Symposium is a free event that will take place virtually on Friday, October 23 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m, and attendees can receive up to 4 hours of CME/CE.

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COVID-19 and Cancer Resources

American Cancer Society has released valuable resources for COVID-19 and cancer. From COVID-19 information; patient and family services; advocacy; and research. Please click on the image to view a PDF that has clickable links.

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A Guide for Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers and Family Members

Cancer Patients and Survivors The CDC says if you have cancer now or had cancer in the past, you may need to take special steps to protect your health if you have to stay home. This is especially important for cancer patients who are treated with chemotherapy. They are more likely to get an infection because chemotherapy

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Postponed: 21st Arkansas Cancer Summit and the 17th Annual Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference

POSTPONED: 21st Arkansas Cancer Summit and the 17th Annual Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference 3.11.2020  The staff of the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and UAPB’s Minority Sub Recipient Grant Office have postponed the 21st Arkansas Cancer Summit and the 17th Annual Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference. We apologize for any inconvenience that this change might cause

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Imagine helping someone gain access to resources that reduce the struggle during a time of their life when so much is lost. Your donations connect people battling cancer with others ready and able to provide crucial assistance.