About Us

The work of CDC in 2018 included innovative communication approaches to promote cancer prevention, screening and early detection, research, and evidence-based programs.

Achieving Progress in Programs

National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program: Collaborating to Conquer Cancer

CDC’s National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) celebrated 20 years of providing guidance to help programs put sustainable plans in action to prevent and control cancer. More than 98,000 people have contributed to cancer coalitions, and 69 cancer plans have been created and updated.

Screen Out Cancer: Advancing Cancer Prevention Nationwide

CDC’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) supported 30 state, university, and tribal organization grantees partnering with health systems to increase colorectal cancer screening in high-need populations. For the 413 clinics enrolled in program year 1, screening rates increased 8.3 percentage points by the end of program year 2.

Improving and Connecting Data to Prevention

Through the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR), data are now available for cancer prevalence and survival rates, along with incidence and mortality data at the national, state, and county levels. Data can be viewed easily and quickly in multiple formats using our new interactive Data Visualizations tool.

Publications: Using Data to Inform Prevention Strategies

Uterine cancer incidence and death rates increased among women in United States from 1999 to 2016. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
CDC’s skin cancer prevention studyexternal icon demonstrates that state indoor tanning laws work as policy interventions to reduce indoor tanning behavior among adolescents. Study results showed that the nation achieved the Healthy People 2020 target to reduce indoor tanning prevalence to 14% among adolescents in grades 9 through 12 several years ahead of time. (American Journal of Public Health)
CDC’s human papillomavirus (HPV) study shows increasing rates of new HPV-associated cancers among men and women in the United States during 1999 to 2015. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)

Applying Innovation to Communication

CDC’s use of virtual human technology has led to innovative interactive tools to help cancer patients and providers.

Talk to Someone: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer allows people to have a conversation with Linda, a virtual coach, and ask questions in a safe environment.

TINA: Talking About Infection and Neutropenia Awareness

Talking about Infection and Neutropenia Awareness (TINA) helps educate patients and providers about preventing infections during chemotherapy.

Provider Education for Mental Health Care of Cancer Survivors helps improve knowledge about mental health care for cancer survivors and promotes recommended distress screening.

Photo of two digital billboard ads on Times Square in New York City. The top one says: breast cancer runs in families. cdc.gov/BringYourBrave. The bottom one says: Get the Inside Knowledge from CDC. cdc.gov/CervicalCancer.

Digital billboard ads in New York’s Times Square featured CDC’s Bring Your Brave campaign to bring awareness to breast cancer risk in young women, while CDC’s Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer campaign increased awareness of cervical cancer.

Copy of CDC's ad in the Super Bowl LIII Official Souvenir Magazine Program. It says: You don't have to be a pro to learn about cancer prevention. www.cdc.gov/cancer.

CDC’s Super Bowl ad featuring cancer awareness campaigns was published in the Super Bowl LIII Official Souvenir Magazine Program distributed nationally at newsstands, bookstores, airports, hotels, and kiosks. The ad was also available on the NFL website with an estimated exposure of 50 million unique visitors and 500 million page views.