Cancer Plan History
In May 2003, five SCCA task forces (Advocacy/Policy, Early Detection, Patient Care, Prevention, and Research) began to organize planning committees to work on sections of the comprehensive cancer plan. At the same time, the SCCA and DHEC organized a Core Planning Team (CPT) to oversee the completion of the cancer plan. Early in the process, consumer representatives were invited to ensure additional community input. Three special work groups were also created to address overarching and emerging issues – Survivor/Family Issues, Health Disparities, and Genetics. In 2005, the Survivor and Family work group was designated as a task force.
The SCCA task force subcommittees and workgroups (Health Disparities and Genetics) worked throughout the rest of 2003 and 2004 to draft objectives and strategies for the plan. These objectives were based on the most current research available, including data from the SC Central Cancer Registry and the SC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Strategies were reviewed in light of best and promising practices and those adopted ensured that diverse populations are addressed.
By December 2004, work on the mission, goals, objectives, and strategies for the SC Cancer Plan was completed. At that time, six regional meetings were held to review the plan with community leaders and citizens. Additional input was obtained and the final draft sections were shared with the SCCA at their quarterly meeting in January 2005.
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