The South Dakota Cancer Control Consortium is dedicated to bringing together individuals, organizations, health care providers, and agencies in order to reduce the burden that cancer places on the people of our state.

The South Dakota Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan is focused on prevention, early detection, treatment, data and research, survivor issues, and end of life/palliation. The plan includes the top priorities that cancer control professionals believe should be the focal point for immediate action in order to assure that it reflects the concerns of the people of the state. Their views are expressed throughout the plan.

The plan has the following components:

• A look at how cancer affects South Dakota
• Mission and goals of the project
• Objectives and Strategies covering the following areas:
  • Prevention
  • Early Detection
  • Treatment
  • Survivor Issues
  • End of Life/Pallation
  • Data and Research