The Somerset County Cancer Coalition is making efforts to be the state leader in coordinating cancer services for the community, thereby improving the continuum of cancer care and striving towards achieving its mission to reduce cancer incidence and mortality rates.

This is being accomplished through advocacy, promoting public awareness of cancer prevention, early-detection methods and treatment services, improving cancer access for low-income, high-risk and special populations, and encouraging healthy lifestyle practices. We need volunteers to assist us at local community and corporate events and health fairs throughout the year.

The coalition is made up of local community organizations, community members and cancer survivors who have a special interest in cancer reduction and early prevention efforts. The coalition is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services’ Office of Cancer Control and Prevention. For more information on the coalition, to become a volunteer member or to learn about cancer screenings and resources, contact Somerset County Cancer Coalition Coordinator Lucille Y-Talbot at (908) 203-6077 or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/health .