CancerIQ’s Post

CHICAGO and OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nebraska Medicine, the clinical partner of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, achieved a nearly 6x increase in lung cancer risk assessment completion through a collaboration with CancerIQ, a best-in-class cancer-focused precision health platform. The results of the lung cancer early detection campaign, which focused on risk assessment outside of the clinical setting, will be presented at the upcoming Association of Cancer Care Centers (#ACCC) National Oncology Conference. Supported by CancerIQ, Nebraska Medicine developed and launched a lung cancer early detection campaign in 2023 led by Rachael Schmidt, Program Director for Cancer Survivorship & Cancer Risk. The two-month program targeted patients with a recorded history of smoking. Those patients received patient portal messages, emails or fliers in the mail encouraging them to complete a cancer risk assessment. Of the patients who completed the assessment, 30.3% were deemed eligible for a low-dose CT scan and a shared decision-making appointment, and 41.3% were deemed eligible for additional preventive services such as high-risk breast screening or genetic testing. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/eYVwWSAv

Are you attending the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) annual meeting in Minneapolis next week? We’re thrilled to be there and invite you to an exclusive CancerIQ Dinner Meetup on October 9th! Join us as we feature Rachael Schmidt, DNP, APRN, AOCNP, Director of Cancer Survivorship & Risk/Prevention Program, who has had incredible success using CancerIQ for campaign-based screening at Nebraska Medicine. Rachael will also present her poster, "A Precision Cancer Prevention Platform," during the Opening Reception on Oct. 9th, 5:30-7:30 PM, which aligns perfectly with this year's theme, "Reimagining Community Engagement and Equity in Cancer." Don’t miss out on this chance to network, share insights, and learn more about advancing cancer prevention! RSVP for our dinner to secure your spot. We’d love to connect in person! #ACCCAnnualMeeting #AheadOfCancer #HealthcareInnovation

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, more than 350,000 patients will receive a new diagnosis of breast cancer in the United States. As many as 10% of these cases will be due to genetic or familial risk factors that could have been addressed in advance. We're on a mission to change that – CancerIQ is doing even more to help our partners communicate the important role risk assessment plays in the prevention and early detection of breast cancer and motivate patients to take advantage of their risk assessment services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCVwrP6x #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #AheadOfCancer #PrecisionPrevention #EarlyDetection

"By leveraging advancements in genetic testing and early detection technologies, individuals at high risk of cancer can be identified before the late stages of the disease, Feyi Ayodele, Founder and CEO, CancerIQ explained. For example, individuals with certain genetic mutations should receive proactive measures, such as prophylactic surgeries or more frequent screenings to mitigate their risk. Unfortunately, she noted, access to these types of innovations is uneven. Many patients, particularly those in underserved areas, lack the resources or knowledge to pursue preventive care. To combat this, she said the industry must prioritize integrating genetic counseling and testing into primary care settings." – Oliver Wyman https://lnkd.in/gSqiNmqf

Tomorrow, Feyi Ayodele takes the stage at the 2024 Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit themed “Working In Concert: Dissonance and Harmony,” where she will discuss the importance of developing methods to deliver highly personalized preventive care on a large scale. Our approach to cancer screening needs to be reevaluated. With advancements in precision medicine, a shift towards precision health is crucial. To stay updated on all the latest news and updates about the summit, be sure to follow the #OWHIC and find out more information here > https://owy.mn/3YZF6Gv