Montana Cancer Control Coalition

About the Montana Cancer Control Coalition

In 2003, a highly diverse group of individuals and organizations came together to develop the five year Montana Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, from which the Montana Cancer Control Coalition (MTCCC) was formed. Through broad, statewide public involvement, Coalition members work to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality for Montanans. 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.

The Montana CCC Plan is a guide for achieving the following overarching goals: Prevent the incidence of cancer by reducing risk factors. Detect cancer at the earliest stage possible. Promote access to quality, comprehensive cancer care. Optimize the quality of life and survivorship for those affected by cancer. Support research to improve cancer control. Monitor, disseminate, and utilize cancer data while improving the consistency, coordination, and compliance of reporting and surveillance. Monitor, document, and eliminate disparities across the cancer continuum. Develop and support policies and initiatives that enable cancer control.

Vision

The MTCCC Plan describes priorities for cancer prevention and control activities in the following sections: Burden; Prevention; Early Detection; Treatment; Quality of Life and Survivorship; Research; Data, Registry and Surveillance; Advocacy; and Implementation, Evaluation and Evolution.

Implementation of the MTCCC Plan began in 2007 and progress continues! Download our 2007 and 2008 Annual Reports to learn more.

Leadership

MTCCC Administrative Board
The Administrative Board serves as the Executive Commitee to the Steering Committee, and provides Administrative direction and guidance to all work-plan strategies and recommendations coming to the Steering Committee for approval. The Admistrative Board consists of the Co-Chairs (2), Immediate Past- Co-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, Provider Group Liaison, a representative from the Cancer Control Section of the MT DPHHS, and MT Cancer Control Program Manager.

Steering Committee
The Steering Committee serves as the "Board of Directors" or Governing Body to the Montana Cancer Control Coalition. Providing overall governance functions, including decision-making authority, the Steering Committee is chaired by the 2 MTCCC Co-Chairs. Members include the Chairs of the Implementation Groups, a representative from the Cancer Control Section of MT DPHHS, Immediate Past Co-Chair, American Cancer Society Representative, American Indian Representative, 2-3 Members at Large and MCCCP Outreach Coordinator (as Steering Committee Manager).

The Steering Committee meetings are open to the public. Implementation Group Managers are invited to attend in the event that the Group Chairs are unable to attend.

Leadership Retreats are held annually for the Steering Committee to establish strategic plans and to focus on leadership development.

See the Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities. This document outlines the duties of a Chair, Manager, and Member-at-large.

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