Cancer is Mississippi's #2 killer.

In 2005, 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.

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What is Comprehensive Cancer Control?

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.

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