Building Bridges

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Building Bridges
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What is the Michigan Cancer Consortium?

• The Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC) is an
  organization of organizations working together to
  control cancer in Michigan.

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Who are MCC Members

• Approximately 85 organizations from across the
  state.
• Organizations represent
• Health Systems
• Insurance Plans
• Local Health Departments
• Research Institutions
• Universities
• Trade/Professional Organizations

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What Does the MCC Do?

• Member organizations participate in focused
  cancer control activities that address 10
  priority areas
• Priorities address
• Breast Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Clinical Trials
• End-of-Life Care
• Clinical Cost Database
• Basic Lexicon

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What are the 10 Priorities of the MCC?

• Increase rates of screening and follow-up care
  for Michigan residents in relation to breast,
  cervical, and colorectal cancers.
• Reduce smoking rates among Michigan adults and
  youth.
• Increase prostate cancer patients understanding
  of treatment and follow-up care options.
• Increase cancer patients awareness and
  participation in clinical trials.
• Develop/promote standardized reporting lexicons
  for pathologists
• Develop a centralized database that links
  clinical and cost data to enable research and to
  support data-driven decision-making for cancer
  control.

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Why Was the MCC Formed?

• To develop a coordinated, strategic attack
  against cancer in Michigan
• To share resources, knowledge, and expertise
• To reduce duplicative efforts and maximize
  resource utilization
• To achieve our goals at a much faster rate

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What has the MCC Produced?

• Examples include
• Early detection guidelines for breast, cervical,
  and colorectal cancer.
• Prostate cancer patient education materials and
  website (www.prostatecancerdecision.org).
• Provider and consumer position papers on digital
  mammography.
• Standardized reporting template for cancer
  pathology.

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What are Some of the Accomplishments of the MCC?

• Helped increase breast, cervical, and colorectal
  cancer screening rates in Michigan.
• Contributed to a decline in breast and cervical
  cancer death rates.
• Contributed to a significant decline in youth
  smoking.
• Helped pass legislation requiring insurers to
  cover routine patient costs associated with
  cancer clinical trials.
• Forged new public and private partnerships and
  leveraged new resources.

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For More Information

• Please visit
• www.michigancancer.org