How and why the Delaware Cancer Consortium was formed:
The Delaware Cancer Consortium was originally formed as the Delaware Advisory Council on Cancer Incidence and Mortality in March 2001 to advise the governor and legislature on the causes of cancer incidence and mortality and potential methods for reducing both. The advisory council was later expanded and its name changed to the Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC). It remains focused on developing a clear and usable cancer control plan—a plan for action. We began by gathering input from professionals in cancer control, as well as from Delaware citizens affected by cancer. Keeping the priorities in mind, the DCC worked on a system to:
- Create a shared awareness and agreement on the range of cancer control issues to be addressed now and in the future
- Create a structure and agenda for addressing those needs
- Enable Delaware to move forward with meaningful action for its citizens
Each subcommittee works toward completing a list of specific recommendations. The subcommittees meet regularly to address each specific goal and implement the numerous tasks that have been identified to help us achieve success.