|
|
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control 4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS K-64 Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 Call: 1 (800) CDC-INFO TTY: 1 (888) 232-6348 FAX: (770) 488-4760 E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Submit a Question Online |
Cervical Cancer: What CDC is DoingNational Gynecologic Cancer Awareness CampaignCDC developed the national gynecologic cancer awareness campaign, Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer, to raise awareness of gynecologic cancers, including cervical cancer. National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection ProgramThe National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) supports activities that include screening, tracking, follow-up, case management, partnership development, professional development, and public education and outreach. To find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost Pap test, call your local program. National Program of Cancer RegistriesEstablished in 1994, CDC's National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) supports and promotes the collection and use of registry data in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Republic of Palau, and the Virgin Islands. The NPCR collects surveillance data for all cancers, including cervical cancer and other gynecologic cancers. Data collected often are used by states to create burden assessments that guide program planning, outreach, and education efforts. Pre-Teen Vaccine CampaignCDC's Pre-Teen Vaccine campaign informs parents, caregivers, family physicians, and pediatricians about CDC's vaccination recommendations for 11- and 12-year-old boys and girls, including the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Vaccines for Children ProgramThe Vaccines for Children Program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. The HPV vaccine is offered under this program to eligible females 9–18 years of age.
Page last reviewed: March 14, 2008
Page last updated: March 14, 2008 Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
|
||||||||||||
|