1. Pam Isom, RN, MPH Program Manager TN Department of Health

2.  In 1998, CDC established the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP), which provided seed money and technical support for the development and implementation of CCC plans.  In 1998 there were 6 programs. Currently there are 65.

3.  To measurably reduce the burden of cancer by implementing a collaborative statewide plan driven by data, science, capacity and outcomes.

4.  Executive Committee  Resource Committees  Regional Coalitions – Memphis Jackson Middle Southeast East Northeast

5.  Robert R. Clark, M.S., FACHE, Director of Public Policy and External Affairs, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital  Alecia Malin Fair, DrPH, Assistant Professor, Meharry Medical College  Ingrid Meszoely, MD, Surgical Oncology, Vanderbilt  Mary Jane Dewey, MPA, Program Manager, Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, TN Department of Health  Bruce Behringer, MPH, Associate Vice President, Division of Health Sciences, East Tennessee State University  Pam Isom, RN, MPH, Program Manager, Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Tennessee Department of Health

6.  300 + volunteers across the state  Cancer advocacy and service organizations  Health professionals including cancer centers  Cancer survivors and caregivers  Educational Institutions

7.  Coordinating national, state, regional and local activities with data that documents the need  Representing attention to multiple cancers, multiple steps in the continuum of cancer care  Linking local implementation to evidence- based practices  Bringing awareness to cancer disparities  Promoting policy and systems approaches

8. State of TennesseeComprehensive Cancer Control Plan 2009-2012 http://health.state.tn.us/CCCP/

9. East and West Regions Partners: East Regional Coalition, Jackson Regional Coalition, ACS, Shelby County School System, Jackson Educational System, TC2 State Office. State Plan Goal: Skin Cancer & Melanoma p.50 Objective 1 Evaluation: Pre and Post Survey – Immediate, 3 month and 6 month

10. Based upon data received from the TN Cancer Registry, it was noted that an area in the West had a Melanoma rate 59% above the expected value. This information was shared with the regional coalition which decided this was an area they wanted to focus on. They requested assistance with program development.

11. East Region had an established skin cancer and melanoma committee which was reporting successful interventions with their programs. These two regions were connected to share concerns and possible interventions to reduce the percentage of Melanoma in the West region.

12. At the present time they have collaborated on two specific programs and target groups 1) Sororities 2) The middle/high schools Sun safety is encouraged and information regarding tanning beds is provided. The younger students make UV bracelets. These are currently being implemented.

13.  Join and become active in the Coalition  Become a Fan on Facebook Tennessee Cancer Coalition  Follow on Twitter: TC2  Web Sites: www.TNCancerCoalition.orgwww.TNCancerCoalition.org http://health.state.tn.us/CCCP/http://health.state.tn.us/CCCP/

14. Pam Isom, RN, MPH 425 Cordell Hull Building, 6 th Floor Office of Cancer Surveillance Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-1638 Pam.Isom@tn.gov