Cancer Prevention Network

The Kansas Communities Cancer Disparities Network (KCCDN) focuses on reducing cancer disparities in two distinct rural populations: American Indians in northeast Kansas and Latinos in southwest Kansas.  Our goal is to work with the communities to improve treatment and increase awareness about cancer prevention, screening, and risk-reduction.  In order to facilitate outreach and education, we are training community volunteers to become community health workers in both communities.  We are also focusing on educating both communities about clinical trials.  The goal is to increase familiarity with clinical trials and their benefits.