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Developing Cancer Survivorship Data Sources for Comprehensive Cancer Control: Proposed BRFSS 2009 Modules Temeika L. Fairley, PhD Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
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Developing Cancer Survivorship Data Sources for Comprehensive Cancer Control: Proposed BRFSS 2009 Modules Temeika L. Fairley, PhD Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
Acknowledgements • Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch (CCCB) • Program Directors for the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) • DCPC Inter-branch Survivorship Work Group • CCC National Partners
Comprehensive Cancer Control: Comprehensive Cancer Control is a collaborative process through which a community pools resources to reduce the burden of cancer .
Comprehensive Cancer Control Involves the integration of cancer prevention and detection activities including: • Research • Evaluation • Health Education and Communication • Program development • Public Policy • Surveillance • Clinical Services
Results of CCC Programs • Risk Reduction • Early Detection • Better Treatment • Enhanced Survivorship • Reduce Health Disparities Photo courtesy the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, © Clark James
There were approximately 10.1 million cancer survivors in the United States. NCI. SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2002. • The number of cancer survivors in the United States increased steadily during the past three decades: CDC/NCI. MMWR 2004;53:526-529. • Increased from 3.0 million (1.5% of the U.S. population) in 1971 to 9.8 million (3.5%) in 2001. CDC. Cancer Survivorship–United States 1971-2001. MMWR. 2004: 53:526-529.
Enhanced Survivorship • Enhance quality of life for cancer survivors • Physical • Psychological • Practical (i.e., financial and legal issues, health insurance, long-term planning) • Study interventions that promote healthand well-being • Exercise • Pain management • Coping
Pennsylvania Assessing the unmet psychosocial needs of cancer patients and their caregivers, across all stages of cancer and all care settings Survivorship Program Example
History of proposed BRFSS Cancer Survivorship Modules • August 2006--CCC Midwest Regional Evaluation Meeting: • Request development of comprehensive cancer control modules for inclusion on BRFSS surveys • Modules correspond to proposed outcomes measures for CCC (i.e., lacking state level data sources)
History of proposed BRFSS Cancer Survivorship Modules • Reports recommending cancer survivorship data collection/surveillance: • National Action Plan for Cancer Survivorship (2004) • Presidents Cancer Panel Report (2004) • Institute of Medicine Report (2006)
History of proposed BRFSS Cancer Survivorship Modules • National Health Interview Survey (1992) • Cancer Control Supplement and Cancer Epidemiology Supplement • Cancer Survivorship Section • 18 questions--treatment, insurance, support, etc. • 24,040 respondents-->1553 cancer survivors • State-added BRFSS (2000-2006) • Cancer Prevalence Questions (6+ states)
Our ultimate goal is to assist CCC programs in using data from the BRFSS, at the local, state, and federal levels, to meet public health needs such as… • Identify issues of cancer survivors • Establish and monitor health goals for cancer survivors • Design and evaluate cancer survivorship intervention programs and policies • Support research • Raise awareness and educate about cancer survivorship
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) • Established in 1984 • Largest continuously conducted telephone health survey in the world • 355,710 interviews in 2006 • 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) • Collects information from adults aged 18 years and older • Monitor risk behaviors related to • chronic diseases, injuries, and death • use of preventive services • Effective tool in preventing disease and promoting health
Establish and Track Health Objectives • Healthy People 2010 Objectives • Chronic Disease Indicators • State Goals & Objectives
1990 Identify Emerging Health Problems: Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults — 1990, 1996, 2004 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) 1996 2004 No Data <10% 10%-14% 15%-19% 20%-24% 25%
Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. Adults (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) 1996 1990 2004 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%-24% 25% Prevalence of Diabetes* Among U.S. Adults (*Includes gestational diabetes) 1990 1996 2004 No Data <4% 4%-6% 6-8% 8-10% >10%
Prevalence of Multiple Risk Factors* for Heart Disease and Stroke Among U.S. Adults Percent of Population with 2 or More Risk Factors, Age-adjusted to 2000 U.S. Population 1991 1995 1999 No Data <22% 22%–24.9% 25%-29.9% 30% * Risk factors include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, smoking, obesity and diabetes. Source: Greenlund et al. Archiv Intern Med 2004;164:181-8
Support Policies and Legislation:Prevalence of Safety Belt Use, 2002 Areas with primary safety belt laws Prevalence > 80% of always using a safety belt among persons aged > 18 years. Prevalence < 80% of always using a safety belt among persons aged > 18 years. Source: CDC. Impact of primary laws on adult use of safety belts – United States, 2002. MMWR 2004;53:257-260.
Questionnaire Development Program submit proposal Fixed core Rotating core Optional module Internal and External Review Cognitive Testing – 2 Phases* Final modifications Proposals submitted to coordinators Coordinators vote = topic of public health importance
BRFSS 2007 Optional Modules Actions to Control High Blood Pressure Adult Asthma History Arthritis Management Cardiovascular Health Childhood Asthma Prevalence Colorectal Cancer Screening* Diabetes General Preparedness Healthy Days (Symptoms) Heart Attack and Stroke
BRFSS 2007 Optional Modules Intimate Partner Violence Mental Illness and Stigma Random Child Selection Module Reactions to Race Sexual Violence Prostate Cancer Screening* Women’s Health* Visual Impairment & Access to Eye Care Veterans Health Status
Examples of State Added Questions Earthquake emergency preparedness West Nile Virus Bioterrorism Cancer Prevalence* Suicide Osteoporosis Food handling
2009 BRFSS Questionnaire: Emerging Core Questions (n=4) • Cancer prevalence • Allow state-level assessment of health status or behavioral risks for cancer survivors (e.g., smoking prevalence among cancer survivors, health screenings among cancer survivors, etc.) • Source of questions • 1992 NHIS Cancer Survivorship Supplement • State BRFSS cancer prevalence questions
Proposed Cancer Prevalence Questions 1. Have you ever been told by a doctor that you had cancer? 2. How many different kinds of cancer have you had? 3. [If more than 1] The last time you were diagnosed with cancer, what type of cancer was it, or in what part of the body did the cancer start? OR [If only 1] What type of cancer was it, or in what part of the body did the cancer start? 4. At what age or in what year were you first told that you had cancer?
2009 BRFSS Questionnaire:Optional Module Questions (n=10) • Cancer survivorship • Allow state-level assessment of survivorship issues related to cancer treatment, pain, and access to care. • Source of questions • 1992 NHIS Cancer Survivorship Supplement • State CCC programs, CDC staff
Proposed Cancer Survivorship Questions 1. What types of doctors did you see for your cancer treatment? 2. What types of doctors do you see now for your follow-up cancer care? 3. What types of treatment did you receive for this recent cancer? 4. After you finished treatment for cancer, did a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever give you a written summary of all the treatments that you received? 5. Have you ever received advice from a doctor, nurse, or other health professional about where you should return or who you should see for routine check-ups after completing treatment for cancer?
Proposed Cancer Survivorship Questions (2) 6. Did you have health insurance that paid for all or part of your cancer treatment? 7. Were you EVER denied health insurance or life insurance coverage because of your cancer? 8. Did you participate in a research study or clinical trial as part of your cancer treatment? 9. Do you feel that you have chronic pain related to your cancer or cancer treatment? 10. Do you feel that your pain is currently well managed?
Where we are now…Keep Hope Alive! • Application process: • 2 rounds of cognitive testing and revision • March 2008: Proposals presented at 2008 BRFSS conference. • April 2008: 2009 questionnaire finalized • CCC program involvement • Communication with state BRFSS coordinators about the importance of these questions/modules
Contact Information! Temeika L. Fairley, PhD: tfairley@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-4518