Welcome to Georgia’s CAncer Plan
Thank you for scanning the QR code from our physician mailing. We know your time is valuable. This page was created specifically to give healthcare providers a quick overview of the Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan and how it can support your work.
Why This Plan Matters to Physicians
A shared statewide strategy
The Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan is the state’s coordinated strategy for reducing the burden of cancer from 2024 through 2029.
Better coordination
It helps connect the work of primary care, oncology, health systems, public health, researchers, community organizations, and patient advocates.
Evidence-based priorities
The plan brings prevention, screening, treatment, palliative care, and survivorship into one practical framework for statewide action.
Focused on Georgia's greatest needs
The plan focuses attention on communities experiencing higher cancer burden and greater barriers to prevention, screening, and care.
What’s In the Cancer Plan?
What is the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium?
The Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, known as GC3, is Georgia’s statewide coalition dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer.
GC3 brings together healthcare providers, health systems, public health agencies, universities, researchers, nonprofit organizations, advocates, survivors, caregivers, and community leaders to help implement the Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan.
By working across disciplines and regions, GC3 helps partners identify shared priorities, coordinate efforts, exchange expertise, and advance strategies that no single organization could accomplish alone.
How Physicians Can Support the plan
Trusted care makes all the difference. Healthcare providers are on the frontlines of prevention, early detection, and survivorship support. By following best practices, addressing disparities, and guiding patients through treatment and beyond, professionals can save lives and lead the way toward a healthier Georgia.
Prevention
Help prevent cancer before it starts.
- Recommend HPV vaccination and tobacco cessation.
- Talk with patients about modifiable cancer risks, including sun and radon exposure.
- Encourage healthy behaviors that can reduce cancer risk, including physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight.
Screening & Early Detection
Make early detection part of routine care.
- Follow evidence-based cancer screening guidelines.
- Help patients overcome barriers to completing recommended screenings and follow-up.
- Connect patients with navigation and community resources when needed.
Care & Survivorship
Support patients throughout the cancer journey.
- Help connect patients and caregivers with services that address barriers to care.
- Encourage appropriate participation in clinical trials.
- Support coordinated follow-up and survivorship care.
Advocacy & System Change
Bring the physician perspective beyond the exam room.
- Help identify gaps and barriers affecting cancer prevention and care.
- Share your experience, data, and successes to strengthen cancer-control efforts across Georgia.
- Use your voice to help decision-makers understand the needs of patients and communities.