Who is Involoved?               

The initial concept (and challenge) for the development of the 2006-2010 Wyoming Cancer Control Plan was devised and, in part, funded by the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   These Federal agencies, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), then created the Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Consortium (WCCCC) as the vehicle to carry out the work outlined in the plan.

WCCCC is a varied collection of individuals including physicians, health care providers, national and statewide cancer resource organizations, state agencies, pharmaceutical companies, education representatives, faith-based organizations, legislators, cancer survivors, and other cancer control advocates—from all of the regions of the state of Wyoming.

The Consortium (WCCCC) was formed with one goal in mind—decreasing the burden of cancer on Wyoming by developing a comprehensive, collaborative approach.  The first undertaking of the Consortium was to develop the 2006-2010 Wyoming Cancer Control Plan modeled on prior work done through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). 

The 2006-2010 Wyoming Cancer Control Plan is the result of efforts from enthusiastic and dedicated Wyoming citizens who voluntarily joined and participate in the WCCCC.

It is the hope of the WCCCC that this plan will be used as a guide by Wyoming’s legislators, healthcare professionals, public health and cancer control advocates, and ultimately cancer patients, survivors, and their families, in confronting the #2 killer in our state.  This plan is devised for implementation.  It is a working document that strives to define, shape, and carry out optimal cancer screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care.  Ultimately, we hope to better serve all the people of Wyoming and create healthier communities. 

The Wyoming Department of Health serves as one of the many partner organizations involved with the WCCCC.