Background

Wisconsin's cancer disparities are seen in different geographic regions of the state as well as in racial/ethnic populations. These disparities exist in cancer incidence, late-stage diagnosis, and mortality.

The reasons for cancer disparities are complex and varied. To completely understand and to effectively address, we must understand cancer disparities from a wide variety of perspectives. CCSN is bringing together diverse perspectives to understand and address Wisconsin's cancer disparities. 

Maps provided by Dr. Kirsten Beyer and the MCW Geospacial Shared Resource. For additional maps, please visit: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/cancer-center/community-outreach-and-engagement/cancer-in-eastern-wisconsin. ​

Initiatives and Timeline

The Community & Cancer Science Network (CCSN) is transforming partnerships to eradicate cancer disparities and achieve health equity in Wisconsin.

The work is guided by the Integration Hub which serves as a coordinating body for three complex initiatives:
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- Research and Community Scholars
- Collaborative Work Groups
- Mammographic Quality

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CCSN Initiatives

CCSN Integration Hub and the initiatives are solely supported by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment 

Connect with us here

Link to funding from Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment 

​https://dalberg.com/what-is-human-centered-design/

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Link to Publication for 2019-2020 Achievements 
​Community and Research Perspectives on Cancer Disparities in Wisconsin 

2020 and Beyond
The Community and Cancer Science Network continues its commitment to reduce breast and lung cancer disparities in Wisconsin through engaging a network of community and academic partners through a process to transform partnerships. These transformed partnerships are grounded in the principles of deep equity, systems thinking, and the integration of biology to policy perspectives and are focused on creating equitable, scalable, and effective solutions to eliminate cancer disparities and achieve health equity in Wisconsin.