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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
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As a leader in nationwide efforts to ease the burden of cancer, CDC works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer. |
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NPCR–MERP Cyberview
This new presentation tool provides a refined view of cancer registry processes to help the day-to-day efficiency of operations. |
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January Is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical cancer is highly preventable in most Western countries because screening tests and a vaccine to prevent HPV infections are available. |
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Cancer Incidence and Death Rates Decline
A new report finds decreases in rates for all cancers combined, but large state and regional differences in lung cancer trends. |
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HPV-Associated Cancers
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with several types of cancer: cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and some head and neck cancers. |
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Prevención y control del cáncer
The new, greatly expanded Cáncer en Español site provides accurate, evidence-based cancer health information in Spanish. |
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African American Women and Mass Media (AAMM)
The AAMM campaign uses radio and print media to make more women aware of the importance of getting mammograms to find breast cancer early. |
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Women: Be Aware Podcast
This podcast discusses the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. |
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Cancer in American Indians and Alaska Natives
Circumstances of culture, location, history, and health care produce unique patterns of cancer occurrence in these populations. |
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United States Cancer Statistics
The official federal cancer statistics on new cancer cases and deaths for 2004, the most recent year for which data are available. |
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Breast Cancer Screening
Mammograms are the best method to detect breast cancer early. Find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram. |
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Health Topics
Programs
Cancer Burden†
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More people diagnosed with cancer are surviving each year |
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An estimated 10.8 million Americans are living with a previous diagnosis of cancer |
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In 2004,* 1,342,126 people were diagnosed with cancer in the United States, and 553,880 died of their cancers |
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†U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 2004 Incidence and Mortality. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2007.
*The most recent year for which statistics are currently available. |
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