The Rhode Island Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan is a reflection of the community’s priorities, current efforts, and the vision of what can and should be done in Rhode Island to conquer cancer. It is intended to serve as a “blueprint” to address cancer control in the state. It was developed by a broad coalition of stakeholders who will work toward its implementation.

The goals of the Rhode Island Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan are to:

1. Reduce cancer risk through changes in behaviors, policies, and environments.
2. Increase proven, science-based cancer screening rates among all segments of the population in Rhode Island.
3. Ensure access to cancer care for all residents of Rhode Island.
4. Improve the quality of cancer treatment provided in Rhode Island.
5. Enhance the treatment experience for cancer patients.
6. Reduce workforce gaps and ensure an adequate supply of diverse and highly trained professionals in all aspects of cancer care and control.
7. Increase awareness, access, and participation in cancer clinical trials by Rhode Island residents.
8. Improve access to palliative care for all patients in Rhode Island seeking end-of-life care due to cancer.
9. Promote the well being and quality of life of Rhode Islanders who are living with, through, and beyond cancer.
10. Assure the use of timely, complete, and accurate cancer surveillance data in the planning, management, and evaluation of cancer control programs.

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