1. Challenges of Cancer in Vermont and Rural Northern New England
2018 Annual Meeting
Challenges of Cancer in Vermont and Rural Northern New England
Gary Stein, PhD: Co-Chair, VTAAC;
Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center
Daniel Fram, MD: Co-Chair, VTAAC;
Medical Director, National Life Cancer Treatment Center

2. Thank you!
To our sponsors that made this event possible, we would not be here today without you.
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
Central Vermont Medical Center
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center
University of Vermont Cancer Center
…including individual member contributions
To our partners in making cancer preventable, treatable and survivable.
Northern New England Clinical & Translational Research Network
Biden Cancer Initiative

3. 2018 VTAAC Annual Meeting Agenda
Challenges of Cancer in Vermont
and Rural Northern New England
9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Overview
Gary S. Stein, Ph.D., Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center, VTAAC Co-Chair
9:15 am
Comprehensive Cancer Control in Vermont –Challenges and Opportunities
Angela Ryan, CDC Cancer Prevention and Control; Allison Verbyla, Vermont Department of Health; Heidi Considine, VTAAC; Sharon Mallory, Vermont Department of Health
10:00 a.m.
Primary Care in Northern New England
Mark Levine, M.D. VT Commissioner of Health;
Charles D. MacLean, M.D., UVM College of Medicine, Associate Dean Primary Care and Rural Northern New England
10:45 a.m.
Break – VTAAC Video
11:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion-Challenges of Cancer in Rural Northern New England (in partnership with Biden Cancer Community Summit)
Co-Moderators -Charles D. MacLean, M.D., UVM College of Medicine and Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H., UVM College of Medicine, Associate Dean for Public Health
12:15 p.m.
Lunch/VTAAC Impact Awards
12:30 p.m.
Survivor Perspective
Melissa Volansky, M.D., Stowe Family Practice
12:45 p.m.
Closing Synopsis
(Daniel Fram, MD, VTAAC Co-Chair Medical Director National Life Cancer Treatment Center)
Meeting
Evaluation

4. Mission Ultimate Goal Action
Provide a forum for collaboration, engagement and sharing of resources for individuals and organizations concerned about cancer
Ultimate Goal
Reducing the burden of cancer in Vermont
Action
Network of community, clinical, and nonprofit partners working together prevent, detect, and treat cancer, as well as improve cancer survivor quality of life. 

5. Vermont Cancer Plan
Guide for cancer control practices and engagement across the state
Represents collective efforts of statewide stakeholders
Goals:
Reduce Cancer-Related Disparities
Cancer Prevention
Early Detection of Cancer
Cancer Directed Therapy
& Supportive Care
Survivorship & End-of-Life Care
The 2016 – 2020 Vermont Cancer Plan provides guidance, information, data, and links to partners and resources for all Vermonters. Vermont’s cancer community – including the Department of Health, the statewide cancer coalition, Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC), hospitals, cancer survivors, non-profit organizations and other community organizations came together to create this document.
Reduce cancer related disparities
Prevent cancer from occurring or recurring
Detect cancer at its earliest stages
Treat cancer with appropriate, quality care
Ensure the highest quality of life possible for cancer survivors

6. Take Action
Addressing cancer requires extensive dedication and commitment by many
Hundreds of people & organizations contribute to implement the Vermont Cancer Plan
Everyone can play a role in the fight against cancer
Making cancer preventable and treatable should be a responsibility and an obligation