Enhancing Care for Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer
Year-End Summary of the KCMS Cervical Cancer Education & Equity Initiative
Supported through an independent educational grant from Pfizer and Genmab
This page marks the completion of our year-long initiative to improve care for patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. The project focused on addressing barriers in knowledge, clinical confidence, and access—especially in underserved communities. All materials created during this initiative, including the toolkit, videos, and clinical flyers, are linked above for ongoing use.
🔍 What We Accomplished🔍
✅ Baseline Survey Completion
We surveyed clinicians across specialties to understand real-world barriers. Key findings highlighted:
- Delays in referral pathways and limited access to specialists
- Gaps in awareness of emerging treatments and clinical trials
- Disparities in care delivery affecting historically marginalized communities
- Burnout and time constraints that hinder meaningful care conversations
✅Clinical Engagement & Outreach
Throughout the year, we connected with clinicians through newsletters, social media, and partner networks, and worked closely with a multidisciplinary tumor panel to ensure resources were clinically accurate and actionable.
✅ Prior Authorization Toolkit
Authorization delays aren’t just frustrating — they’re life-threatening. To address one of the most harmful barriers—authorization delays—we created a comprehensive toolkit that helps teams:
- Streamline documentation and submissions
- Appeal denials quickly with ready-made templates
- Train staff using real-world case scenarios
- Implement fast-track referral systems for urgent cancer care
✅ Educational Resources on Emerging Treatments
We produced concise, accessible guides covering:
- Immunotherapy and PD-L1 testing
- Biomarker and molecular testing
- Targeted therapies and clinical trial updates
- NCCN-aligned treatment considerations
✅ Clinical Video Series
We launched short-form videos designed for team huddles, staff training, and quick clinical updates.
▶️ Watch the Cervical Cancer Video Series on YouTube
✅Project Deliverables
This initiative produced a suite of practical tools:
- Prior Authorization Toolkit
- Treatment pathways & referral guidance
- Shared decision-making tools
- Clinical education flyers
- YouTube video series
- Survey results & provider webinar
✅Looking Ahead
With all core materials complete, the next phase centers on sharing and sustaining this work:
- Publishing and presenting the project findings to expand impact
- Maintaining open access to all materials on the KCMS website
- Promoting these resources through KCMS newsletters and communications
- Supporting adoption so teams can easily implement them in practice
- Maintaining the YouTube video series
- Sharing final survey results
👏 Thank You
Thank you to the clinicians, partners, panel members, and community contributors who helped shape this project. Your insights and participation made these resources possible. For questions or collaboration, contact info@kcmsociety.org.