2006-2010 Wyoming Cancer Control Plan

Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in Wyoming. An estimated 2,380 Wyoming people will be diagnosed with cancer in 2005. Many of us have experienced cancer or watched a love one battle cancer. Reducing the burden of cancer in Wyoming will take a collaborative and comprehensive approach.

The Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Consortium (WCCCC) has taken a tremendously large step in combating cancer for the people of our state. With over 100 stakeholders advocating for cancer prevention and control in Wyoming—priority goals, objectives, and strategies to fight the number two killer in Wyoming have been identified in this plan.

Wyoming has accomplished great things in the past several years in bringing the public health vision to the forefront. Wyoming faces unique barriers with its rural geography, lack of access to specialty cancer care, health-related disparities, and underserved populations. With projected population increases in the future, addressing these issues now is necessary to maintain healthy Wyoming communities.

This document is only the beginning of what will come from this initiative. Through the implementation of this plan, it is our hope that we will see increased early detection of many cancers and have the ability to provide resources and information to the public about what is available in the State of Wyoming and how to overcome barriers to cancer treatment in Wyoming.

We urge you to become involved and advocate for public health by supporting the WCCCC.