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Who We Are

The California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC) is a coalition of cancer control leaders from throughout the state. These leaders include members of state and local government, members of the public, non-profit organizations, health, medical, and business communities, the research community, and cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates. The members of CDOC share the vision of reducing the cancer burden on the residents of California.

Why is CDOC Important

• Cancer is the second leading cause of death and is expected to strike three out of four California families.
• Cancer is a growing problem in California due to the increasing aging population.
• Disparities exist in cancer burden among California's ethnically diverse population.

Objectives

• Decrease the incidence rate of cancer.
• Decrease the mortality rate for cancer.
• Increase the quality of life for cancer patients.
• Serve as the California forum for critical cancer control issues.
• Assure that the strategies detailed in the new California Cancer Plan are implemented

CDOC Mission

CDOC was formed to provide guidance for comprehensive cancer control activities in California. Our mission is to provide administrative infrastructure, mobilize support and funding, and build partnerships to maximize resources, address cross-cutting issues, and identify and implement specific strategies and tactics to achieve cancer control outcomes.

CDOC Accomplishments

The development of the California Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan (CCCCP).
More than 200 stakeholders participated in the development of the cancer control plan. The stakeholders include individuals from government agencies, healthcare providers, and non-profit organizations. The plan represents the first formal attempt in over two decades to bring together all stakeholders to share resources and develop solutions to the burden of cancer in California. It will be implemented by the California Dialogue on Cancer, a coalition of cancer control leaders from throughout the state.

CDOC Teams

In developing the plan, cross-cutting issues in cancer control were identified. The CDOC workgroups were developed to specifically address these issues. The teams are:

• Access to Care/Disparities/Early Detection
• Prevention
• Research & Surveillance
• Treatment & Survivorship/Quality of Life