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The Michigan Cancer Consortium

The Michigan Cancer Consortium is a statewide partnership of public and private organizations that collaborate to reduce the human and economic burden of cancer among the residents of Michigan.
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About The MCC
The Michigan Cancer Consortium is a statewide partnership of public and private organizations that collaborate to reduce the human and economic burden of cancer among the citizens of Michigan. The work of the MCC is focused on achieving the Consortium's research-based, results-oriented goals. Membership in the MCC is open to organizations that have missions in line with its goals and projects. The MCC works to fulfill its mission and vision through member engagement in the current Michigan Cancer Plan.
Mission Statement
Unifying public and private organizations to reduce the burden of cancer for all people by addressing health disparities through a commitment to collaboration, evidence-based practices, and improved quality of care. (Revised November 2018)
Vision Statement
Striving to be a statewide leader and national model for equitable transformation of comprehensive cancer care. (Revised November 2018)
National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Michigan receives funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP). Michigan was one of six programs to receive funding in 1998 when the NCCCP was established. Now all 50 states, the District of Columbia, 8 U.S. associated pacific islands/territories, and 7 tribes and tribal organizations are part of the NCCCP. Through the NCCCP, Michigan is required to maintain a cancer plan and statewide cancer coalition. To learn more, go to About the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program | CDC.
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Michigan's Cancer Plan
Michigan's Cancer Plan
In Michigan, and the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death. It is estimated that over 60,000 Michiganders will get cancer and over 20,000 Michiganders will die from cancer in 2020.
The Cancer Plan for Michigan, 2021-2030, which was developed for all Michiganders, is a strategic plan to reduce the cancer burden in the state. Approximately 82 people participated in the five workgroups that developed the cancer plan. Each workgroup consisted of an average of 15 active participants.
The Michigan Cancer Consortium Board of Directors followed a prioritization process to select five objectives from the 2021-2030 Michigan Cancer Plan. The following five were selected as priorities for the MCC from 2021-2023. Click each priority for more details.
View the Most Recent Data on the 2021-2023 Priority Objectives
Please Note: The dashboard's full screen mode can be accessed by clicking the icon in the bottom righthand corner of the dashboard or by clicking the "Open to full screen view" link below the dashboard.
Download an accessible Excel (.xlsx) file with these data:
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MCC Board of Directors
Michigan Cancer Consortium Board of Directors
The Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC) Board of Directors provides guidance according to its mission and vision. The Board of Directors promotes implementation of the state cancer plan, including MCC priorities, and embraces diversity in all aspects of its work. Board members have a formal affiliation with a MCC member organization and bring a unique set of cancer expertise, administrative skills, commitment, and experience to their role.
Anas Al-Janadi, MD- (Co-Chair)
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Vice President and Department Chief, Oncology
Spectrum Health Cancer Center
(www.spectrumhealth.org)Sabrina Ford, PhD- (Co-Chair)
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Outreach Specialist/Assistant Professor
Michigan State University Institute for Health Policy
(hp.msu.edu)Deb Doherty, PT, PhD, CEAS- (Immediate Past Co-Chair)
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2022)
Michigan Physical Therapy Association
(www.aptami.org)Helen Burns,MSN, ANP-BC, CBEC
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
(www.stjoeshealth.org)Julee Campbell, MPH
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Senior Quality Consultant
MPRO
(www.mpro.org)Marc Cohen, MHSA
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2024)
Manager, Value Partnerships - Health Care Value
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
(www.bcbsm.com)Mary Lynn Donovan, MBA, CFA
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2024)
Michigan Breast Cancer CoalitionLauren Hamel, PhD
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2024)
Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Karmanos Cancer InstitutePolly Hager, MSN, RN
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2024)
Manager, Cancer Prevention and Control Section
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
(www.michigan.gov/cancer)
Megan Landry
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2024)
American Cancer Society, Inc., North Central RegionNorah Lynn-Henry, MD, PhD
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Breast Oncology Disease Lead
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center (www.rogelcancercenter.org)
Geralyn Roobol, LMSW, BS, RN
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Director, Cancer Services
Spectrum Health
(www.spectrumhealth.org)Michael Simoff, MD
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship, Program Director
Henry Ford Health System
(www.henryford.com)Connie Szczepanek, RN, BSN
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2024)
Administrative Director
Cancer Research Consortium of West Michigan
(www.crcwm.org)Mary Jo Voelpel, DO, FACOI, FACNM
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Michigan Osteopathic Association
(www.domoa.org)
Dana Zakalik, MD
(term of office expires Dec. 31, 2023)
Director, Beaumont Cancer Genetics Program
Beaumont Health System
(www.beaumont.edu)
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MCC Membership
MCC membership is open to public and private organizations whose missions support the Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC) goals and special projects. The following are requirements for membership in the MCC:
- Actively engage in one or more of the MCC Areas of Implementation.
- Share your organization’s progress and accomplishments by completing the MCC Annual Survey. The MCC Annual Survey will be sent to the designated member representative at the beginning of each year for completion.
- Vote on MCC governing activities.
- Engage in measurable cancer prevention and control activities in Michigan.
To apply for membership please contact the MCC mailbox: MDHHS-MCCinfo@michigan.gov
Michigan Cancer Consortium Member Organizations
MCC member organizations are required to be actively involved in the work of the consortium including implementation of the state cancer plan objectives and activities and reporting on these accomplishments by completing the MCC Annual Survey.
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MCC Annual Report
The 2020 Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC) Annual Report highlights the work of MCC member organizations. The report also includes information about Michigan's Cancer Burden, summary of the accomplishments and outcomes of the 2016-2020 Cancer Plan, and recommendations and calls to action based on the MCC survey results.
Thank you to all MCC members for their active role in cancer prevention and control on behalf of the Consortium.
Please see past MCC Annual Reports below:
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Cancer Data and Resources
Cancer Information and Resources:
- Visit the Cancer Prevention and Control Section homepage for a wide variety of cancer topics.
- Visit the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program webpage to learn more about the CDC grant that supports the efforts of the MCC.
- Cancer in Michigan, 2018 - An Assessment of the Cancer Burden in Michigan - A report from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (November 2018)
- Community Cancer Incidence and Mortality Statistics - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
- Michigan Cancer Epidemiology - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- Michigan Cancer Genomics Epidemiology - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- Michigan Cancer Surveillance Program Cancer Inquiry System
- Michigan Environmental Public Health Tracking (MiTracking)
- State Cancer Profiles - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
GW Cancer Center - Cancer Control Tap - Tap into resources to control cancer.
- Social Media Toolkits: George Washington Cancer Center social media toolkits will help you promote cancer awareness months. They contain evidence-informed communication strategies, pre-written Tweets and Facebook posts as well other awareness-related tools and resources.
Health Equity Data and Resources:
- CDC Health Disparities & Inequalities Report - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC Disability and Health Data System (DHDS) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Health Disparities in Cancer - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Minority Health Surveys
- What Are Cancer Disparities? - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- The Williams Institute - UCLA School of Law
Race and Ethnicity:
- American Indian Cancer Burden - American Indian Cancer Foundation (AMCAF)
- Cancer Fact Sheets - Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC)
- Cancer Facts and Statistics - American Cancer Society (ACS)
Socio-economic Status and Insurance Status:
- U.S. Census Bureau - Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE)
- Cancer Rates by Race and Ethnicity - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Tobacco Cessation
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National Data Reports
- American College of Surgeons - National Cancer Data Base
- CDC WONDER - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Cancer Data and Statistics - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool: The Data Visualizations tool makes it easy for anyone to explore and use the latest official federal government cancer data from United States Cancer Statistics. It includes the latest cancer data covering 100% of the U.S. population.
- Cancer Facts and Statistics - American Cancer Society (ACS)
- Cancer Snapshots - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Cancer Statistics - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Cancer Trends Progress Report - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- GIS and Public Health - Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)
HINTS is a national survey dedicated to learning how people find, use, and understand cancer information.- HINTS Briefs
HINTS Briefs provide a snapshot of noteworthy, data-driven research findings from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS).
- HINTS Briefs
- Healthy People 2020: Cancer
- National Cancer Institute State Cancer Profiles
- North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR)
- SMART: BRFSS City and County Data and Documentation
- Smoking and Tobacco Use Data and Statistics - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) data - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- U.S. Census Bureau - Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE)