Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: What does Mountains of Hope offer?
A: Mountains of Hope is a voluntary network where West Virginians concerned about cancer work together to reduce the state’s cancer burden.
Q: What is the Cancer Resource Guide?
A: The Cancer Resource Guide is an online database for patients, care givers, and professionals to find cancer resources.
Q: What is Living Beyond Cancer?
A: Living Beyond Cancer is a resource for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Both a podcast series, a free, private Facebook support group, and continuing education for primary care providers are available.
Q: How do I join the coalition?
A: Go to our “Get Involved/Become A Member” page to learn more about joining the coalition and what is involved in becoming a member.
To join, simply click on the “Join the Coalition” button in our main menu and on our “Get Involved/Become A Member” page.
Q: WHAT IS THE WV CANCER PLAN?
A: The cancer plan is a framework that envisions cancer control as a system where everyone has a role and contributes to its improvement.
Q: HOW DOES JOINING MOUNTAINS OF HOPE HELP ME WITH MY OWN WORK? OUR ORGANIZATION’S MISSION?
A: The primary benefit of joining is the ability to network and connect with other cancer control professionals and advocates in the state. By connecting resources and collaborating on projects at the local, regional, and statewide level members gain knowledge and can influence decisions about cancer control in their communities and state.
Q: WHAT ARE THE THREE SUB-COMMITTEES? WHY SHOULD I JOIN A SUBCOMMITTEE OR WHAT BENEFITS ARE THERE FROM SERVING ON A SUBCOMMITTEE?
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Lauren Wright, DSL, MPH
Program Coordinator, Cancer Prevention and Control
WV Cancer Control Collaborative Partnership and Mountains of Hope Coalition
WVU Cancer Institute
Phone: 304-293-0632
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