Talk About TC is a collective impact initiative, organized by the Testicular Cancer Society, to end deaths from testicular cancer in the state of Ohio by the year 2020.
Ending deaths from testicular cancer is a complex continuum that no single organization can achieve.
Through our shared agendas we are working in concert with our partners to simultaneously improve testicular cancer awareness, access to care and quality of care.
Through our shared our goals and measurements we are able to reinforce our individual activities and continuously communicate our progress in order to achieve our primary goal of ending deaths from testicular cancer in Ohio by the year 2020.
Talk About TC Goals
PRIMARY: Eliminate DEATHS from Testicular Cancer in Ohio
This is pretty simple. No men in Ohio will die from testicular cancer by the year 2020.
SECONDARY: To Reduce the BURDEN of Testicular Cancer in Ohio
When diagnosed and treated at an early stage the burden of treatment for testicular cancer is much lower than seen at later stages. By reducing the percentage of late stage diagnosis we can reduce the morbidity, cost of treatment (both medical and loss of productivity), and long term adverse effects of the diagnosis.
SECONDARY: To Increase Testicular Cancer AWARENESS and EDUCATION in Ohio
We will increase public awareness and education about testicular cancer via our #TalkAboutTC campaign as well as the campaigns of our partners.
SECONDARY: To Increase ACCESS to Health Care in Ohio
Lack of insurance is the biggest burden in accessing health care. By working with our partners, as well as our #TalkAboutTC campaign, we will encourage Ohioans to enroll in health insurance plans to reduce the number of uninsured.
SECONDARY: To Increase QUALITY of Care for Testicular Cancer in Ohio
Working with our partners we will increase the medical education available for testicular cancer and encourage proper referrals to centers of excellence for testicular cancer care.
SEONDARY BENEFICIAL EFFECTS
Testicular cancer does not live in a vacuum and we realize that many of our efforts will also have beneficial effects on the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer community as well as change the behavior of men, in general, in regards to their health care.
Talk About TC Measurements
DEATH Measurements
The testicular cancer mortality data, available to the public, from the Ohio Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics has a significant lag time. We are actively working on a solution for more current data.
BURDEN Measurements
Measurements are currently being developed. Please check back soon for updated data.
The testicular cancer incidence and staging data from the Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System (OCISS), that is available to the public, has a significant lag time. We are actively investigating solutions for more timely reporting.
AWARENESS and EDUCATION Measurements
To increase the percentage of Ohio males, age 18-34, that report knowing how to do a self-testicular exam. [Goal = 100%]
To increase the percentage of Ohio males age 18-24 that can identify that men age 15-35 are at highest risk for testicular cancer. [Goal = 100%]
To decrease the percentage of Ohio males, age 18-34, that report no one close to them has spoken to them about testicular cancer. [Goal = 100%]
To increase the percentage of Ohio parents that have spoken to their son about testicular cancer when he was age 15-35. [Goal = 100%]
To increase the percentage of Ohioans who are able to identify testicular cancer as the leading cause of cancer in males age 15-35. [Goal = 100%]
ACCESS to Care Measurements
To increase the percentage of Ohio males, age 18-34, that report they currently have health insurance. [Goal = 100%]
QUALITY of Care Measurements
Measurements are currently under development. Please check back soon for updated data.
Who should participate in #TalkAboutTC?
If you believe there is value in preventing men from dying from testicular cancer then you should get involved.
I’m ready to help!
What are Participants?
#TalkAboutTC participants range from individual grassroots advocates to partners that share the common agenda of wanting healthier employees, customers, members, patients, students and citizens.
The best thing is that you get to decide how involved you want to be.
MORE ON BEING A PARTICIPANT I’M IN!What are Sponsors?
#TalkAboutTC is about saving lives and not just about raising money. However, to be honest, without financial support we wouldn’t be able to reach our goals.
Our generous sponsors provide financial support via grant funding, monetary and/or in-kind donations, as well as, cause marketing and co-branding opportunities.
MORE ON BEING A SPONSOR I’m In!Why Me?
I don’t have the time, the money or any idea how I can help.
That’s OK! No one is expected to do something that is beyond their capabilities. As the organizers, we are responsible for finding ways for you to make an impact.
We will help uncover talents, leverages and resources that you may not even realize you have but that will be incredibly beneficial to the #TalkAboutTC initiative.
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