Welcome to the Montana Cancer Control Coalition (MTCCC)
What is the MTCCC?
The MTCCC is a statewide collaborative effort of individuals and organizations working together to reduce the overall burden of cancer for Montanans, through the development and implementation of Montana's Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan. The MTCCC was formed in 2003 when concerned stakeholders from throughout Montana came together to address issues across the cancer continuum from prevention and early detection to survivorship. Utilizing a coordinated and integrated approach to controlling cancer, the MTCCC strives to ensure better quality of life and enhance the odds of survivorship through prevention, early detection and state-of-the-art cancer care.
Fall Statewide Meeting -- Survivorship Care Plans
At the Nov 5th meeting in Helena, Dr. K. Scott Baker, director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program, provided the keynote address and discussed at length the intent and current practices regarding survivorship clinics and care plans. The attendees were able to consider how different models of care delivery and care plans could be integrated into existing programs throughout the state.
Other topics covered included the first-hand experiences of cancer survivor Martha Blevins, managing cancer pain, emotional health, communication, and transition of care.
Power points of the presentations will soon be available under the Menu Tab "State Wide Meetings".
CDC Grant Received for Colorectal Cancer Screenings and Outreach
The Montana Cancer Control Program has received a grant from the CDC for outreach education and screening of colorectal cancer. The grant-funded program will begin in January 2010. The focus will be reaching all Montanans who are 50 or older with the important message of the need to be screened for colorectal cancer and assisting those underinsured and uninsured with paying for the actual screening tests. Questions regarding this grant can be directed to Mark Wamsley, Program Manager of the Montana Cancer Screening Program, at (406) 444-0063 or mwamsley@mt.gov.
Our 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 control cancer for all Montanans.
- To ensure quality of life through prevention, early detection, treatment, research, rehabilitation, and palliation.
What does the MTCCC do?
We are currently in the fourth year of implementation of the Montana CCC plan. Concerned stakeholders from throughout Montana continue to work on the goals and objectives of the plan, and are determined to prevent and control cancer. More information about our progress and activities is available in our 2008 Annual Report. Click on Teams and Committees to learn more about our initiatives this year.
How can I help?
MTCCC membership is open to any organization or person who is interested in reducing the burden of cancer in Montana. Click here to download a Member Application or complete our online form here. Tax deductible donations are also appreciated.
