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About Us
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California Ovarian Cancer Awareness Program (COCAP)
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COCAP is an ovarian cancer awareness program targeting women 50 years of age and older in California. The goals of the program aim to foster an earlier
stage of diagnosis, more rapid and accurate diagnostic procedures and development of better treatment modalities for long term reductions in mortality from ovarian cancer.
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COCAP Goals
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- Promote early symptom recognition by both healthcare providers and patients .
- Educate healthcare providers about current diagnostic recommendations for at-risk women . CME
- Disseminate ovarian cancer treatment recommendations and clinical trials information to foster wider participation by women diagnosed with ovarian cancer . Clinical Trials Info
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COCAP Activities
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- Offer health care provider trainings/Continuing Medical Education (CME) on ovarian cancer screening and diagnostic recommendations. CME
- Fund mini-grants to community based organizations (CBOs) to implement health care provider trainings or community education in local communities throughout the state. COCAP Mini-Grant
- Disseminate patient education materials throughout the state via print and video media. Educational Materials
- Network with various agencies and organizations to reach women at-risk for ovarian cancer including American Cancer Society (ACS), Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance, and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Sacramento (NOCC). Partners
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Ovarian Cancer
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FY08-09 COCAP Survey
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