If the mechanism for reporting these two skin cancers were developed, this valuable information could be used to more accurately plan a statewide prevention, detection, and treatment response. The CDC is developing a nationwide program in partnership with state health departments, including Texas. Skin cancer is only one component of the program that aims to build coalitions to foster cancer control. As described in TDH section above. The POEP is a Texas Cancer Council program administered by the Texas Medical Association.
Seminars take place in locations throughout Texas with topics determined by local physicians.
An interactive program broadcast nationally via satellite in order to provide continuing education for physicians, physician assistants, and nurses. Based on ACS recommendations for the early detection of cancer, this pocketguide includes cancer-related check up recommendations for skin cancer screening. The NOEP is a statewide cancer education program designed to educate nurses about cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and rehabilitation. The program is part of the Texas Nurses Foundation, the organization that carries out the charitable, educational and scientific activities of the Texas Nurses Association. The project is aimed at addressing the constant need for awareness building, education, and supportive environmental modifications to enable Texans to reduce their skin cancer risk and seek early detection.