Who we are

We use a comprehensive approach to prevent cancer and reduce its impact on Alaskans’ lives. This means bringing together all of Alaska’s organizations who work in cancer control — from hospitals to nonprofits — to improve prevention and early detection, treatment, rehabilitation, survivorship, palliative and end-of-life care.

What we do

Our program focuses on the following goals:

  • Increase social integration and community engagement in the fight against cancer

  • Improve access to health care so that every Alaskan can receive high-quality and affordable cancer and related clinical services

  • Leverage the physical environment to facilitate healthy behaviors that help prevent cancer and improve survivor quality of life

  • Support the economic stability of Alaskans to promote engagement in cancer control activities

  • Support access to education and increased educational attainment so that every Alaskan can reach their full potential and make informed decisions about their health

To achieve these goals, Alaska’s program convenes and manages a statewide coalition called the Alaska Cancer Partnership. Every five years, the partnership develops the Alaska Cancer Plan, which serves as the framework for our coordinated statewide activities.

Individuals, communities, health care systems and providers can help prevent cancer and improve cancer outcomes in Alaska. See Related Education below. 

Individuals

Communities: Public and Private Organizations

Health care providers 

Resources

Key Initiatives

  • Emphasize primary prevention of cancer.

  • Promote early detection and treatment of cancer

  • Support cancer survivors and caregivers.

  • Promote access to health care for everyone.

Partnerships

Publications

Resources

Forms

Related Services

Contacr us

Cancer Prevention and Control