Equity and equality in cancer care are critical issues. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) defines cancer health disparities as “differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of cancer and related adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the United States.” Individuals of all ethnic backgrounds who are poor, lack health insurance or have inadequate access to quality cancer screening and treatment experience more cancer diagnoses and death, as well as unfavorable survival rates. The Alliance is committed to achieving health equity in our state.