Robert DesJarlait
Mora, Minnesota
Enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa
Husband, father, grandfather, artist, and cancer survivor
Diagnosed with colon cancer at age 67;
Metastatic liver cancer at age 69
3+ year survivor
Brittany Dobias
Bemidji, Minnesota
Mother and Wife
Diagnosed with germ cell tumor at 12,
Metastatic to lungs
12+ year survivor
Luella Williams
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mother and Wife
Breast cancer survivor and educator
First diagnosed with breast cancer at age 29
New diagnosis at 49 and again at age 51
28+ year survivor
Welcome to the Minnesota Cancer Alliance
The Minnesota Cancer Alliance is committed to reducing the burden of cancer for all people living in Minnesota. We are a coalition of over 100 organizations from diverse backgrounds and disciplines dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer across the continuum from prevention and detection to treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care.
Be guided and inspired to action by these individuals and their families who represent the courage, hope and spirit of fellow Minnesotans who have experienced the burden of cancer. They remind us that the work of cancer control is about people.
collective impact to reduce the burden of cancer
Connect
Connect with individuals and organizations who share your goal to reduce the burden of cancer for the people of our state.
Collaborate
Collaborate with traditional and non-traditional partners to shape Minnesota’s cancer priorities and carry out Cancer Plan Minnesota 2025.
Advocate
Advocate to amplify your voice with others and create lasting policy changes on cancer-related issues.
