Cancer does not discriminate.

It impacts individuals across Nebraska, affecting men, women, and children in rural, urban, suburban, and frontier communities alike. As the leading cause of death in the state, cancer devastates lives, families, and entire communities. It exacerbates existing disparities in access to screenings and treatment, creating even greater challenges for those most in need.

It is a disease that needs a neutral voice to coordinate efforts across our state to reduce its impact and to improve lives touched by cancer.  Nebraska Cancer Coalition is that voice. We are committed to providing an environment for conversations and work to be done from a variety of perspectives, voices and partners with the goal being to achieve our mission and vision. 

VISION:  Conquering Cancer Together

MISSION:  Connecting people and resources to strengthen cancer prevention, detection and quality of life in Nebraska.

CORE OBJECTIVES:

• Strengthen and expand the network of cancer stakeholders across Nebraska
• Enhance and increase screening and early detection of cancer for Nebraskans with a special focus on colorectal, prostate, skin, HPV, breast, lung, and leukemia cancer
• Establish, promote, and strengthen collaborative relationships in both clinical and community-based approaches to cancer survivorship
• Educate and support efforts for quality diagnosis and treatment of cancer including clinical cancer research
• Assist in reducing and eliminating barriers and disparities to access cancer prevention and care 

THE NEED:

1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). ACS is estimating that 12,390 Nebraskans will be diagnosed this year and approximately 3,470 will lose their fight in 2025.