'Ending Cervical Cancer in our Lifetime'
                                                      National Lieutenant Governors Association
                                                                          MISSOURI

University of Missouri web site
January 26, 2007

Lieutenant Governor visits MU medical school for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

The MU School of Medicine hosted Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder on Thursday, Jan. 25 for a press conference to raise awareness for cervical cancer. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the National Lieutenant Governors Association has made it a priority to work to end cervical cancer in our lifetime. According to the American Cancer Society 9,700 American women are expected to develop cervical cancer this year, and approximately 3,700 will die from it. Kinder is partnering with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to distribute 8,000 educational brochures and bead kits directly to Missourians. Also speaking at the press conference were Dr. Bill Crist, dean of the MU School of Medicine; Dr. Bill Caldwell, director of Ellis Fischel Cancer Center; Dr. Melissa Lawson, adolescent medicine specialist; and Brian Butcher with the American Cancer Society.

American Cancer Society
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American Cancer Society
High Plains newsletter

January 2, 2007
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Partners with the American Cancer Society to Raise Awareness for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment

On Friday, Dec. 8, Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder began distribution of 8,000 informational packets to educate Missourians on cervical cancer prevention and the human papilloma virus (HPV).   The kick-off press conference took place at the American Cancer Society Kansas City Corporate Office and was the first step in circulating the awareness kits across the state.   Randy Linduff, chief staff officer of field operations, acknowledged the efforts of Lt. Governor Kinder at the conference. More than 35 staff and members of the media attended the press conference. January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.  

Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services
Mailer Distribution to college campuses, clinics and doctors
 

January 2007
Dear Health Care Professional:

I am writing to enlist your assistance with a project my office has undertaken.  January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and I hope you will help me circulate information about cervical cancer and its prevention, treatment, and technology.  Our goal is for young women to find this valuable information in health clinics, doctors’ offices, and on college campuses. 

I am partnering with the National Lieutenant Governors Association to End Cervical Cancer in Our Lifetime.  My office will be heading up a statewide distribution of 8,000 educational packets and beading kits to raise awareness for the preventable nature of cervical cancer.  We have also planned media events in various parts of the state to educate Missourians on this issue.

Nearly 9,700 American women develop cervical cancer each year, and approximately 3,700 will die from it.  Since the human papillomavirus (HPV) causes 99.7% of all cervical cancer cases, we want Missourians to make the connection between HPV and cervical cancer.  The message in the enclosed materials is that this cancer is preventable through prevention and treatment, and if more Missourians understand this connection, then fewer of them will fall victim to this disease.

My message is simple.  Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a sexually transmitted virus.  Women should commit to get a regular Pap test and follow up on results.  Informed sexual decisions and regular screenings can rid us of cervical cancer.

More information is available at www.ltgov.mo.gov, www.maketheconnection.org, and www.dhss.mo.gov/BreastCervCancer.  Should you have any questions, please contact my office at (573) 751-4727.  Thank you for your assistance with this project.

Sincerely,

PETER D. KINDER
Lieutenant Governor