THE MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PLAN

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THE MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PLAN

• Where Do We Go From Here?
• Michelle Spencer
• Community Outreach Coordinator

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To be efficient and effective, we must
work with our partners to change the categorical
cancer mindset into one comprehensive strategy.
James S. Marks, MD, MPHDirector, National Center
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion
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The Maryland Cancer Plan

• The MCCCP is
• A comprehensive document
• Scientifically based cancer control priorities
• Written with input from over 1500 Marylanders
• Authored by over 56 professionals
• Developed through a systematic approach
• Involved key stakeholders
• Data-driven

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From Planning To Implementation
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Community Buy-in For Implementation
Networking
Coordinating
Cooperating
Collaborating
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STRONG LINKAGE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Local Health Departments
Survivors Families
Physicians
Legislators
Faith-Based Organizations
Administrators
Cancer Centers
Professional Associations
Non profit For Profit Organizations
Hospitals
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HOW WILL WE OPERATE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE?

• IM GLAD YOU ASKED!

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MARYLAND CANCER COALITION
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Maryland Cancer Coalition

• Purpose
• The coalition could serve as a support
  intermediary for the implementation of the
  Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan with
  the purpose of decreasing cancer morbidity and
  mortality rates through adaptation of the goals,
  objectives and strategies outlined in the MCCCP.
• The MCC will hope to be a vehicle through which
  the goals and objectives of the MCCCP can be
  shared and implemented.

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MARYLAND CANCER COALITION
PHYSICIANS
MARYLAND CANCER COALITION
MARYLAND CITIZENS
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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MARYLAND CANCER COALITION
SUPPORT
DIRECTION
IDEAS
OPINIONS
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Coalition will hope to provide access to

• Information on cancer prevention
• Programs and activities targeted at treatment
  strategies and research findings
• Information for treatment and palliative care
• Information to early detection, screening,
  testing and clinical trials
• Improve methods of dissemination of information
  across the State
• Promote implementation of evidenced-based
  interventions

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MARYLAND CANCER COALITION
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL INFORMATION FORM
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Michelle Spencer Community Outreach
Coordinator 410-767-6213 Mspencer_at_dhmh.state.md.
us www.MarylandCancerPlan.org