Position Papers and Companion Pieces

In 2003, the CBCRP commissioned three position papers on pressing issues in breast cancer research to help the advisory Council with its tri-annual priority-setting process, and published a companion piece to the California Cancer Registry's special report, Breast Cancer in California, 2003 (downloadable here). We offer the information presented in these position papers to help disseminate the need for regard to specific issues affecting the rates of breast cancer in California.

Breast Cancer in California

A report based on the results published in the California Cancer Registry's special report, Breast Cancer in California, 2003.
Breast Cancer in California
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Maximizing the Impact of the California Breast Cancer Research Program: Studying Environmental Influences and Breast Cancer

This position paper by Robert Millikan, Ph.D., examines the importance of research on breast cancer and the environment and the benefits and limitations integrating genetic and environmental research.
Millikan-Position Paper
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Treatment and Outcomes for High-risk and Metastatic Breast Cancer in California: An Inquiry into Disparities and Research Needs

This position paper by Musa Mayer, M.S., M.F.A., discusses issues related to the incidence, mortality, and length of survival of California women with high-risk (locally advanced) and metastatic breast cancer, with regard to access to and utilization of treatment and the impact on outcomes across different racial/ethnic, socio-economic, and age groups.
Mayer-Position Paper
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Reducing Excess Burden of Breast Cancer among California Women

This position paper by Ngina Lythcott, Dr.PH, focuses on the reduction of excess incidence and mortality due to breast cancer among subpopulations of women in California. Variables given the most attention are race/ethnicity and SES.
Lythcott-Position Paper
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