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Comprehensive Cancer Control

Cancer is Mississippi's #2 killer.

In 2004, Mississippi ranked fourth in cancer mortality in the U.S. Each year almost 15,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed; over 6,000 die from it.

What is Comprehensive Cancer Control?

MP3C Ancillary Conference

May 20, Hilton Hotel, Jackson, MS
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MP3C Mission

The mission of the MP3C is to reduce the human suffering and economic burden from cancer for Mississippi's citizens by developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive cancer control plan.

Goals

Establish a statewide system for comprehensive cancer control in Mississippi.
Develop a coordinated response to the excessive cancer burden in Mississippi using data and input from interested citizens of MS.
Identify and prioritize strategies for implementing the state comprehensive cancer control plan.

Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) is a collaborative process through which a community pools resources to reduce the burden of cancer that results in risk reduction, early detection, better treatment, and enhanced survivorship. These efforts encourage healthy lifestyles, promote recommended cancer screening guidelines and tests, increase access to quality cancer care, and improve quality of life for cancer survivors.

Why is it important?

The fight against cancer will not be won without a comprehensive approach. While the number of cancer prevention and control programs has multiplied in Mississippi and elsewhere, it has become obvious that duplication of effort and missed opportunities occur when organizations and individuals confine themselves to specific cancers. By working together, however, we can join the ranks of other states that have developed and implemented statewide, comprehensive cancer control plans.

What can be done?

Pass meaningful legislation in our state that helps prevent cancer, and promote better access to medical care for detection and treatment.
Educate the public on the importance of early detection of cancer.
Work with businesses and industry to adopt smoke-free business policies and provide resources to help employees quit smoking.
Ensure that adequate patient support services are available and accessible for cancer patients and their families.
Institute more effective health education policies in Mississippi's schools.
Join the Mississippi Partnership for Comprehensive Cancer Control to implement a plan that will address these and other cancer-related issues.

About Cancer

Basic Cancer Facts

60% of all cancers are preventable.
About one-third of cancer deaths are linked to lifestyle factors (nutrition, physical activity, obesity), and could be prevented.
Regular screening exams can result in early detection and treatment of cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, cervix, prostate, testis, oral cavity and skin.
Everyone is at risk of developing cancer, but especially older adults. About 77% of all cancers are diagnosed at 55 and older.

Resources

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MP3C Member Documents

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About Cancer

Coping with Cancer — cancer education classes, Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle
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January 5: Fannie Lou Hamer Body and Soul Program Kick-Off, Ruleville
January 8: Coalition Building Workshop, Jackson
January 9: Fannie Lou Hamer Body and Soul Program, West
January 12: Fannie Lou Hamer Body and Soul Program, Ruleville
January 15: Fannie Lou Hamer Body and Soul Program, Sidon
January 16: Fannie Lou Hamer Body and Soul Program, Louise
January 22: Fannie Lou Hamer Body and Soul Program, Belzoni
January 27: Living Healthy to Prevent Cancer, Jackson
January 28: Fannie Lou Hamer Body and Soul Program, Greenwood
February 13: Cancer and Lifestyles Workshop, Jackson
February 27: Body and Soul Kick-Off, Greenwood
March 1: Body and Soul Kick-Off, Ruleville
March 1: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hope Conference, Jackson
March 1: Men's Colon Health Event, Jackson
March 8: Body and Soul Health Fair, West

April 3
Hope for the Delta: Cancer Education, Conversation, Celebration
(a free program to educate and inform cancer patients, survivors, family members and the public)
Mississippi Valley State University
14000 Hwy 82 West, Itta Bena, MS
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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May 20
MP3C Annual Ancillary Conference
Jackson Hilton Hotel
County Line Road, Jackson, MS
8:30 am - 4:45 pm

See our Calendar of Events for more scheduled cancer screenings, meetings and events.

Contact

For more information regarding the Mississippi Partnership for Comprehensive Cancer Control and volunteer opportunities, please contact:

MSDH Comprehensive Cancer Control Program: (601) 576-7781

Use our online contact form


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