Governor's Task Force on Breast Cancer

Governor Paul E. Patton established the Kentucky Breast Cancer Task Force in 1998 to address breast cancer in Kentucky. First Lady Judi Patton was appointed the Chair, and KCP was asked to spearhead the initiative. The sixty member, statewide group included health care providers, breast cancer survivors, government officials, community leaders, along with representatives from insurance companies and cancer control organizations. The Task Force assessed breast cancer incidence and mortality, education and outreach programs, screening and treatment services, insurance coverage, and other issues related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.

The Phase I (Executive Summary, Background, Breast Cancer in Kentucky, Breast Cancer Profile in Kentucky, Appendices) and Phase II Breast Cancer Action Plans outlining recommendations and actions were completed in 2000. Several projects including a statewide public education campaign, a standards of care pilot project, and a feasibility study for a mammography registry have been initiated by KCP on behalf of the Task Force. The 2002-03 Annual Report and 2002-02 Report Card were recently released. For more information, call (502) 852-6318.