The 2007 – 2011 New Mexico Cancer Plan is now available! The Plan represents the coordinated efforts of 60 organizations and 112 individuals across the state that came together to develop a document that clarifies the cancer control and prevention needs of New Mexicans. They have generously contributed expertise, time and forethought to develop a Cancer Plan that is tailored to the unique needs of New Mexicans facing cancer as well as those involved in the fight against the disease. In other words, this is a document developed by New Mexicans for New Mexicans. The New Mexico Cancer Plan serves as a blueprint for cancer control in our state. The newly revised Plan includes seven overall goals and numerous objectives and strategies that span a continuum of care encompassing prevention, early detection and screening, elimination of disparities, access to care, quality of life and effective coordination and collaboration among organizations that conduct cancer control and prevention programs. Strategies include, but are not limited to, promoting healthy lifestyle habits, detecting cancers at earlier stages, improving treatments, improving the prognosis and quality of life for cancer patients, and increasing access to health and social services. The Plan is intended to be a relevant, timely, user-friendly and valuable tool that can be used by a broad audience including public health practitioners, planners, advocates, educators, medical providers, and others involved in all areas of cancer control in New Mexico. Plan implementation will include local activities in communities across the state, collaborative efforts among small groups around specific areas of interest and statewide efforts. |
