Staff Contact: Nancy Freeman
I. Increase access to quality cancer care
II. Increase participation in cancer clinical trials
III. Improve patient satisfaction with their cancer care
IV. Treatment Targets for Change
If you were unable to attend the WCC Annual Meeting on Oct. 18th and would like to add to the group discussion, CLICK HERE to give your feedback.
Clinical Trials Taskforce
The Clinical Trials Task Force continued to meet in 2010 and reviewed the first draft of a promotional tool-kit featuring a business case for cancer clinical trials. This Tool-kit will be developed for use by "clinical trial champions" to promote expansion of clinical trials within their institution. Target: ACoS accredited facilities, Community Liaison Physicians (CLPs) and WI Oncology Network (WON) members.
Chairperson: Colette Salm-Schmid MD
Rural Oncology Literacy Enhancement Study (ROLES)
ROLES study is being conducted by the Department of Population Health Sciences UW Madison together with the UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. Study staff are conducting a literacy- focused needs assessment of rural cancer patients from the six UW outreach cancer clinics as well as focus groups with staff from each clinic. Based on the needs assessment, a literacy-focused intervention to help rural cancer patients increase their knowledge and understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options, adhere to treatment, reduce unexpected side effects and achieve higher patient satisfaction will be developed.
Clinical Trials in Wisconsin Map (pdf)
Oral Cancer Drug Parity: Wisconsin Coalition for Cancer Treatment Access

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Clinical Trials in Wisconsin Map
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)
National Cancer Institute, Clinical Trials
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Lung Cancer Partnership
American College of Surgeons- Approved cancer programs
Community Clinical Oncology Programs (CCOP)
Joe's House (low-cost housing for patients)
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Cancer Program Standards 2012: Ensuring Patient-Centered Care
IOM Report: Living Well with Chronic Illness
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
NCI: Office of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Virtual Reimbursement Resource Room
Many of the Wisconsin Cancer Council members provide cancer treatment services. Please see the WCC Member Organization list or the map of clinical trials in WI for more information.