KCP operates through a team of Regional Cancer Control Specialists working from 14 regional offices to provide local leadership for cancer prevention and control planning, implementation and evaluation for all 120 Kentucky counties. As residents of the regions they serve, the specialists have a thorough knowledge of the people and cultures of their communities.
KCP provides a variety of cancer programs and services in collaboration with national, state, and local organizations to:
Regional Cancer Control Specialists work with community organizations/groups and District Cancer Councils (DCCs), aligned with Kentucky’s 15 Area Development Districts, to identify and address district cancer problems and issues. The DCC is a voluntary advisory group focused on cancer prevention and control at the district and community level. The purpose of DCCs includes:
In addition, the DCC serves as an opportunity for the exchange of information regarding cancer-related activities among representatives of different professional health disciplines, institutions and agencies within the district.
The Kentucky Cancer Program works closely with:
Collaboration is at the heart of the Kentucky Cancer Program. The development of community capacity, mobilization of resources, and engagement of local organizations in planning, implementing and evaluating cancer prevention and control activities/programs is accomplished through the establishment of partnerships. Regional Cancer Control Specialists support the development of partnerships by: