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Chapter 10: The Texas Cancer Data Center

2014
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He explains the funding and mission to collect information from the state cancer registry and convert it to a searchable system that includes statistics on patients and other information. He explains how the system evolved, shifts in its management, and the programs it includes. He notes that a related education program has reached about 500 nurses and 1000 social workers with information about programs for patients. He notes that this was one of the first data centers of this type in the country.Dr. Foxhall notes partnerships with the American Cancer Society and with other public health agencies to educate patients about cancer risk. He also notes the work with the Harris County Healthcare Alliance to support prevention programs in community clinics and improve access to healthcare for low income patients. (Additional information on the Texas Cancer Data Center is presented in Segment 09.)

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Lewis E. Foxhall; Tacey A. Rosolowski

The Making Cancer History® Voices Oral History Collection, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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