Cancer
Information
Over the last
decade, studies have indicated the working women have higher rates of death
from breast cancer than non-working women . Some studies have even shown
that teachers, in particular, have higher rates of death from breast cancer
than women in other occupations . In response to these studies, NEA HIN launched
a national campaign in 1993 to educate NEA members and their communities
about strategies for cancer prevention and the benefits of cancer screening
and early detection. Through cooperative agreement funding from the Division
of Cancer Control and Prevention (1994-2002), grant funding from the AVON
Breast Cancer Crusade (1998), and ongoing funding from NEA member contributions
through the Vivian Roy Bowser Cancer Education Fund, NEA HIN has developed
a variety of resources and materials to assist school employees in establishing
local cancer education and screening activities in their school communities,
and linking them to critical health and cancer information.
Major
Initiatives:
- Working
Women ROCC!
- Project
REACH Breast and Cervical Cancer Activity Planning Guide and Resources
- NEA
Cancer Survivors and Supporters Caucus - Vivian
Roy Bowser Cancer Education Fund - Genital human papillomavirus (HPV)
Related
Resources:
- HIN
Products - Visit the Links
and Resources section for additional information on all forms of
cancer, including risk factors, prevention and education strategies,
and frequently asked questions.