Welcome to the Behavioral Research Program, DCCPS

The Behavioral Research Program initiates, supports, and evaluates a comprehensive program of research to increase the breadth, depth, and quality of behavioral research in cancer prevention and control.


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Spotlight

Report

Tobacco Control Monograph #23

This new volume focuses on treating smoking in cancer patients.

Podcast

Cancer Healthcast

Where psychology and skin cancer prevention meet.

Feature

HINTS Brief 53

Patterns and Predictors of Telehealth Use among US Adults in 2022.

Blog

NCI Cancer Currents Blog

Drinking alcohol, often heavily, common among people with cancer and long-term survivors.

Blog

NCI Cancer Currents Blog

Can artificial intelligence–driven chatbots correctly answer questions about cancer?

Feature

SmokefreeNATIVE

A new, free text messaging resource launches to help American Indian and Alaska Native adults and adolescents quit smoking commercial tobacco.

News

HHS Press Release

HHS Announces New Smoking Cessation Framework to Support Quitting.

About the Behavioral Research Program

BRP research priorities address key psychological and behavioral targets across the cancer control continuum, from prevention to end-of-life care. These priorities include basic behavioral and psychological science, interventions in cancer control areas such as tobacco use, diet and energy balance, and sun protection, and processes and effects of communication and informatics.

Research Branches

 

Upcoming Event

May
16

Exploring Biomarkers of Aging in the Context of Cancer Risk

The NIH Geroscience Interest Group (GSIG) is hosting a multi-part webinar series beginning in fall 2023 to explore the state-of the-science with regard to aging clocks, discuss specific gaps in knowledge within this area, and pinpoint potential opportunities for future research.

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