Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
TCCCP designs and implements strategic plans to reduce the burden of cancer and increase the quality of life of those affected by cancer.About the Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (TCCCP)
In 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) to support comprehensive cancer control efforts across the United States, U.S. territories, Pacific Island jurisdictions, and tribes and tribal organizations. NCCCP provides funding and technical assistance that states use to design and implement sustainable, strategic plans to prevent and control cancer.
NCCCP aims to:
- Eliminate preventable cancers
- Ensure all people receive appropriate screening at the right time
- Improve the quality of life and long-term health for cancer survivors
Today, CDC funds cancer control programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, and eight tribes or tribal organizations.
The CDC has awarded funding to the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to implement the Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (TCCCP). Comprehensive cancer control is a coordinated approach to reducing the burden of cancer in communities. It brings together partners from state and local health departments, community organizations, researchers, health care providers, decision-makers, cancer survivors and their families, and others to identify and address cancer concerns across Tennessee.
What Communities Can Do Through Comprehensive Cancer Control
Communities can support comprehensive cancer control by:
- Facilitating coalitions of stakeholders who share expertise and resources to address cancer
- Using data from cancer registries, behavioral risk factor surveys, and other sources to understand cancer trends and risk factors
- Developing and implementing strategic cancer control plans guided by community needs
- Setting priorities and leveraging resources to deliver evidence-based interventions, including:
- Promoting healthy behaviors to prevent cancer
- Ensuring access to screening services for early detection
- Improving access to timely and appropriate treatment
- Supporting cancer survivors and their families, with attention to their physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Program Contacts
For more information about the Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, contact:
Emilee Bauer
Program Director, Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Email: Emilee.Bauer@tn.gov
Rachel Matlock
Program Manager, Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Email: Rachel.Matlock@tn.gov
Tennessee Cancer Coalition (TC2)
Mission Statement
To measurably reduce the burden and impact of cancer for Tennesseans through prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.
About the Tennessee Cancer Coalition
The Tennessee Cancer Coalition (TC2) is a statewide, multidisciplinary coalition of leaders working to improve cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship across Tennessee. TC2 provides opportunities for networking, education, sharing best practices, and building partnerships among individuals and organizations involved in cancer-related work.
TC2 members represent a wide range of partners, including state and local government agencies, hospitals, colleges and universities, faith-based organizations, nonprofit groups, cancer survivors, and insurance companies. Members are organized into three regional work groups, each aligned with specific cancer priorities in their region.
Role of the Regional Work Groups
The regional work groups are responsible for implementing the objectives and strategies outlined in the State of Tennessee Cancer Plan (STCP).
The plan provides an evidence-based framework addressing:
- Health disparities
- Cancer risk reduction
- Cancer screening
- Treatment
- Survivorship support
- Palliative care
- Inherited cancer
Each region tailors its activities to local needs and cancer priorities while contributing to statewide goals.
Membership
Membership in TC2 is free. Becoming a member connects you with nearly 80 statewide organizations and more than 100 individuals working together to advance cancer prevention and control efforts in Tennessee.
Tennessee Cancer Coalition Executive Committee
West Tennessee
- Chair: Carla Baker, Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium
- Co-Chair: Elizabeth Newman, Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center
- Secretary: Nicole Russell, STAR Center
Middle Tennessee
- Chair: Roberta White, Tennessee Department of Health
- Co-Chair: Maddie Bushnell, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
- Secretary: Candace X. Jones, Tennessee Department of Health
East Tennessee
- Chair: Mike Leventhal, Tennessee Men’s Health Network
- Co-Chair: Beki Rose, Ballad Health
State Leadership
- Commission on Cancer State Chair: Dr. James Martin McLoughlin, University of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville
- Program Director II: Emilee Bauer, Tennessee Department of Health
- Program Director I: Rachel Matlock, Tennessee Department of Health
State of Tennessee Cancer Plan
The State of Tennessee Cancer Plan serves as the guiding document for cancer prevention and control efforts statewide.
Resources
This section provides access to data tools, educational materials, and awareness campaigns that support cancer prevention, screening, and control efforts across Tennessee.
External links and accessibility notice:
Some of the resources listed below link to external websites not managed by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH). TDH is not responsible for the content, accessibility, or privacy practices of these external sites.
Data
Accessing reliable data helps identify cancer trends, understand disparities, and support evidence-based decision-making.
State Cancer Profiles: Explore cancer statistics, charts, and maps across the cancer control continuum.
Health Awareness Campaigns
This section includes campaigns, outreach materials, and communication tools designed to increase public awareness of cancer prevention, screening, and survivorship resources.
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This Page Last Updated: March 26, 2026 at 3:47 PM