Vision:
To have a Cancer-Free FSM
Mission:
Work collaboratively with State Coalitions, health professionals, different areas of government and the community to improve cancer-related prevention and care for the citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Goals:
- Prevention Goal: Prevent cancer from occurring
- Early Detection and Screening Goal: When Cancer does occur, detect it as early as possible
- Treatmeant Goal: When cancer is detected, provide and assure access to quality cancer treatment
- Quality of Life and Survivorship Goal: Provide the highest quality of life possible to cancer patients, survivors and their families
Other:
The FSM Comprehensive Cancer Control and Prevention (CCC&P) Program is one of the programs under the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Unit umbrella in the Department of Health and Social Affairs. CCC&P is federally funded. The CCC&P Program is responsible for the promotion, prevention and control of Cancer and its risk factors in the FSM.
The CCC&P program works collaboratively with other NCD related programs like the Tobacco, DM/CVD, TB, Immunization, Maternal and Child health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs.
- We believe and respect the FSM cultures and values which form the foundation of social, spiritual, and family health.
- We believe that we evolve to meet the changing needs of the FSM communities.
- We believe that it is our responsibility ascertain that resources for chronic diseases are available and accessible to promote health in our communities, and
- We believe in individuals, families, and the community working together to attain a healthy lifestyle.
Contact Information:
X-ner Luther
Program Coordinator
Phone: (691) 320-8525
Email: xluther@fsmhealth.fm
Lerihna Johnson
Program Assistant
Phone: (691) 320-8525
Email: Lerihna.LebehnJohnson@fsmhealth.fm
To fulfill the Program’s mission we engage in various activities with our stakeholders.