Cancer Information

• Cancer Plan Minnesota Cancer Alliance the collaborative Minnesota cancer planning alliance that is developing an integrated and coordinated approach to reducing cancer incidence and mortality.
• Melanoma Information: a comprehensive melanoma resource with leading experts from the top melanoma centers throughout the world. On the website, patients and caregivers can learn about what to ask their doctor,
  treatment options, and have access to a variety of other resources.
• Guidlelines for breast and cervical cancer screening
• Key breast cancer facts for Minnesota
• Key cervical cancer facts for Minnesota
• Information on colorectal cancer through the Colorectal Cancer Consortium (CCC) or Minnesota Cancer Alliance  
• Cancer in Minnesota: Racial and Ethnic Disparities
• Information on Mesothelioma

Other Programs of the Cancer Control Section

• The SAGEplus Program The Cancer Control Section has received funding to begin CDC's WiseWoman Program In Minnesota it is called SAGEplus. The SAGEplus program will provide low-income, under insured and uninsured women aged 40-64 years with chronic disease risk factor screening, lifestyle intervention, and referral services in an effort to prevent cardiovascular disease. Services have been provided to Sage-enrolled women at a limited number of sites since 2005.