What to know
The following initiatives illustrate ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s comprehensive approaches to preventing and controlling cancer.
Colorectal cancer
Through colorectal cancer prevention and control initiatives, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and its partners promote colorectal cancer screening. ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø supports educational and research initiatives, including the Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign and scientific studies designed to determine the barriers to colorectal cancer screening. ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø also funds state programs to implement specific colorectal cancer strategies identified in their statewide cancer control plans through ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.
Lung cancer
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is working to prevent and control lung cancer by:
- Collecting critical data about diagnoses and deaths from lung cancers in the United States.
- Supporting programs in states, tribes and tribal organizations, and U.S. territories that strive to prevent and control tobacco use and promote a healthy diet.
- Implementing public health interventions and counter marketing strategies to reduce smoking.
Gynecologic cancer
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Inside Knowledge about Gynecologic Cancer campaign raises awareness for consumers, health care providers, and program planners about health issues and concerns related to the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. In addition, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø developed educational materials that convey the messages that many cancers may be curable if detected early and treated appropriately. In collaboration with its partners, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is educating women and health care professionals about the signs and symptoms of specific gynecologic cancers, screening tests, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
Prostate cancer
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø conducts research about prostate cancer, enhances prostate cancer data in cancer registries, and educates men about prostate cancer screening.
Skin cancer
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø conducts monitoring, research, education, and interventions for skin cancer. ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø also works with partners on national surveys, such as the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System and National Health Interview Survey, to assess the prevalence of sunburn and sun-protective behaviors.
Cancer survivors
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø works with partners to create and implement successful strategies to help the growing number of cancer survivors in the United States.
Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network
The Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) is a national network of academic, public health, and community partners who work together to reduce the burden of cancer, especially among those disproportionately affected. Its members conduct community-based participatory cancer research across its eight network centers, crossing academic affiliations and geographic boundaries. The CPCRN is a thematic research network of the Prevention Research Centers, which are ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's flagship program for preventing and controlling chronic diseases.