1 Comprehensive Cancer Control In Action 2006

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: How It Began A decade ago, state and national organizations began linking cancer prevention and control programs to fight cancer more effectively.

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Definition Comprehensive Cancer Control is a collaborative process through which a community pools resources to reduce the burden of cancer that results in Risk reduction Early detection Better treatment Enhanced survivorship

A united front is more powerful Working together is more efficient Collective action creates new allies Coalitions can tackle cross-cutting issues COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Benefits of Collaboration

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: National Partners Centers for Disease Control and Prevention American Cancer Society C-Change American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: National Partners National Cancer Institute Intercultural Cancer Council Lance Armstrong Foundation National Association of County and City Health Officials National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: National Partners’ Role Support CCC by –Providing a national framework –Contributing and developing resources –Identifying the need for additional resources –Studying process and outcomes –Hosting leadership development and training workshops

National-level collaboration on –Comprehensive Cancer Control Leadership Institutes –Planning Assistance Team Visits –Leadership Support Teams –Cancer Control PLANET ( –CancerPlan.org ( COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: National Partners’ Role

At the state and community levels, National Partners –Provide technical assistance to CCC programs and coalitions –Conduct trainings on the critical skills and knowledge needed to create and implement plans –Advocate for CCC efforts –Supply resources to support implementation of specific cancer plan strategies –Offer expertise and leadership to accomplish shared goals

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: CDC’s Role Provide initial funds for CCC programs nationwide Advise and support CCC programs –Planning –Putting plans into action Support evaluation of national CCC outcomes

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: CDC’s National Program Funds states, tribes, and territories to –Establish CCC coalitions –Assess the burden of cancer –Determine priorities –Develop and implement CCC plans

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: CCC Programs’ Role Assess the cancer burden Identify stakeholders and build a coalition Develop a framework and vision Create a plan Set priorities and gather resources Define steps for putting the plan into action Put the plan into action Evaluate activities

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Scope of CDC’s National Program As of July 2005 –63 CCC programs exist –44 CCC plans completed and being put into action – members in each coalition

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Results Reduce risk Detect cancers earlier Improve treatment Enhance survivorship Decrease health disparities Photo courtesy the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, © Clark James

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Risk Reduction

Reduce cancer risk by encouraging people to –Avoid tobacco use –Eat a healthy, balanced diet –Maintain a healthy weight –Exercise regularly –Limit alcohol consumption –Protect themselves from environmental risks (i.e., sun exposure)

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Risk Reduction Program Example California –The Skin Cancer Prevention Program is working to help businesses, organizations, and individuals understand why and how to protect themselves from the sun

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Early Detection

Detect cancers earlier by –Promoting recommended cancer screening guidelines and tests –Educating people about possible cancer signs and symptoms COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Early Detection

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Early Detection Program Example Ohio –Colorectal cancer task force provides screening and follow-up services to rural populations.

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Better Treatment

Improve treatment by –Increasing access to quality cancer care –Increasing participation in clinical trials COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Better Treatment

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Better Treatment Program Example Delaware –New cancer program provides treatment for qualified individuals who can't afford it

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Enhanced Survivorship

Enhance quality of life for cancer survivors –Physical –Psychological –Practical (i.e., financial and legal issues, health insurance, long-term planning) Study interventions that promote health and well-being –Exercise –Pain management –Coping COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Enhanced Survivorship

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Survivorship Program Example Pennsylvania –Assessing the unmet psychosocial needs of cancer patients and their caregivers, across all stages of cancer and all care settings

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Health Disparities Decrease health disparities by closing gaps in screening use for –Individuals with no usual source of care –Uninsured people –Recent immigrants –Racial and ethnic minorities –People with limited income –Rural Populations

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Health Disparities Example Florida –Disparities program successfully reaches older, minority adults with education and screening services

“Comprehensive Cancer Control means collaborating to conquer cancer. Federal, state, county, and local communities are coming together—unified by a plan, resolved to act—to ease the burden of cancer, now.” Eddie Reed, MD Director, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: National Voices of Support

“NCI’s Challenge Goal to the nation is to eliminate the suffering and death due to cancer. To achieve this will require the commitment and collaboration of all members of the cancer community—researchers, advocates, public health experts, healthcare providers, and survivors. Together we are a force that combines the best of science, medicine, and health care. Through efforts such as Comprehensive Cancer Control, we will provide the means to prevent, control, and eliminate cancer.” John Niederhuber, MD Deputy Director National Cancer Institute COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: National Voices of Support

“Public policy and advocacy are as important to controlling cancer as are scientific advances. Research, advocacy, education, and service delivery are all needed to get us to our ultimate goal of a cancer-free world. This is Comprehensive Cancer Control. We’re reaching across disciplines, uniting to conquer cancer.” John Seffrin, PhD Chief Executive Officer American Cancer Society COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: National Voices of Support

“To enhance the quality of life of people affected by cancer, a collaborative, comprehensive approach to addressing the cancer continuum is imperative. Together, we can positively impact the physical, emotional and practical challenges of cancer survivorship.” Mitch Stoller President and Chief Executive Officer Lance Armstrong Foundation COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Advocates’ Voices of Support

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Support a CCC coalition Contribute and garner resources Talk to decision-makers For more information, visit COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: How You Can Get Involved

CDC’s National Program (NCCCP) Cancer Control PLANET CCC Program Information COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL: Resources

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