Welcome to the Montana Cancer Control Coalition (MTCCC)

1. Welcome to the Montana Cancer Control Coalition(MTCCC)

2. Why? Cancer Burden Nationwide • National Cancer Institute predicts if current trends continue,1/3of all Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes • The number of Americans diagnosed with cancer will double by 2050

3. Cancer Burden in Montana • Cancer accounts for more than 1 in 5 Montana Deaths • The second leading cause of death in our State • On average, 5,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed annually in Montana • It is estimated that 42,000 Montana residents are cancer survivors.

4. What? Comprehensive Cancer Control Comprehensive Cancer Controlis a collaborative process through which a community pools resources to reduce the burden of cancer that result in: • Risk reduction • Early detection • Better treatment • Enhanced survivorship

5. National Partners in Comprehensive Cancer Control

6. Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Program: • Funds states, tribes, and territories to • Establish CCC coalitions • Assess the burden of cancer • Determine priorities • Develop and implement CCC plans • Advise and support CCC programs

7. Montana Cancer Control Programs • Comprehensive Cancer Control Program • The Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program • The Colorectal Cancer Screening Program • The Montana Tumor Registry • 13 contractors statewide implementing cancer prevention and control activities

8. Montana Cancer Control Coalition (MTCCC) • Statewide collaborative effort of a diverse group of individuals and organizations working together to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality for all Montanans. • Partners (include but are not limited to): • DPHHS MCCP ACS Cancer Centers • Individual health providers Survivors • Susan G. Komen Patient advocates • Wellness Community MAIWHC • Universities Rural Inst on Disabilities

9. Mission • To reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality in Montana through a collaborative partnership of private and public individuals and organizations. • To develop, implement, promote, and advocate for a statewide, coordinated, integrated approach to controlling cancer for all Montanans. • To ensure quality of life through cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, research, rehabilitation and palliation.

10. Vision • A comprehensive, statewide, evidence-based approach to reducing the burden of cancer in Montana, motivated by compassion… an investment in the future.

11. Guiding Principles • Comprehensive • Cost sensitive • Culturally sensitive • Data driven • Best practices • Evidence based • Evolutionary and responsive • Outcome oriented • Respectful of the individual’s rights, dignity, privacy and safety

14. MTCCC Structure

16. Get Involved! • Get involved with a Implementation Team • Promote Cancer Awareness Activities • Work with Local Cancer Coalitions • Donate to the MTCCC

17. Visit the MTCCC Website at www.mtcancercoalition.org For additional information contact: Kathleen Nelson at knelson@bsb.mt.gov or 406.497.5085 Lisa Troyer at ltroyer@mt.govor 406.444.6089