Cancer in Montana
Resources, programs, and data to support cancer screening, education, survivorship, and awareness in Montana.
Cancer refers to a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and can infiltrate and destroy normal tissue. Causes are complex—research shows cancers often develop through interactions among heredity, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
Podcast Episodes
Episodes 18, 20, 21, 22, and 23 of the Talking Health in the 406 podcast.Cancer Education & Screening (Adults)
Cancer Support Community Montana (CSCMT)
Cancer Support Community Montana (CSCMT) is one of over 40 affiliates of CSC and you will find a full range of supportive programs for people with cancer and their loved ones in a comfortable home-like setting. In addition, there are Resource Centers located in small communities across Montana. All programs are offered free of charge. Here you will find support groups, individual counseling, educational workshops, exercise activities, stress management sessions, lectures by experts in the field of oncology, and social gatherings. Services are offered in-person, online and in a hybrid platform.
DPHHS Cancer Screening Program
The Cancer Screening Program at the MT State Dept of Public Health and Human
Resources supports comprehensive cancer control in Montana by providing ongoing
quality screening services to Montana women and education in a manner that is
appropriate, accessible, cost-effective and sensitive to the client’s needs.
Resources supports comprehensive cancer control in Montana by providing ongoing
quality screening services to Montana women and education in a manner that is
appropriate, accessible, cost-effective and sensitive to the client’s needs.
Toll Free 1-888-803-9343
Other Resources:
Data and Statistics from MT‑DPHHS
