Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Works to prevent cancer and reduce its impact on Alaskans’ lives
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:
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Increase social integration and community engagement in the fight against cancer
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Improve access to health care so that every Alaskan can receive high-quality and affordable cancer and related clinical services
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Leverage the physical environment to facilitate healthy behaviors that help prevent cancer and improve survivor quality of life
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Support the economic stability of Alaskans to promote engagement in cancer control activities
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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
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Ask your health care provider which cancer screenings are right for you.
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Make healthy choices. Eat fruits and vegetables, be physically active, and never use tobacco.
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Have your children vaccinated against cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
Communities: Public and Private Organizations
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Promote healthy policies, access to healthy foods and physical activity.
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Encourage policies that improve access to cancer screenings recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
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Participate in the Alaska Cancer Partnership.
Health care providers
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Promote and provide screenings, vaccinations, quitting tobacco use, other preventive care, treatment, and survivorship care.
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Know the latest screening recommendations and survivor follow-up guidelines.
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Participate in the Alaska Cancer Partnership.
Resources
Key Initiatives
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Emphasize primary prevention of cancer.
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Promote early detection and treatment of cancer
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Support cancer survivors and caregivers.
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Promote access to health care for everyone.
Partnerships
- Alaska Cancer Partnership
- Alaska Cancer Registry
- Alaska Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership