Welcome to the Office of Cancer Survivorship Program, DCCPS
The NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) works to enhance the quality and length of survival of all persons diagnosed with cancer and to prevent, minimize, or manage adverse effects of cancer and its treatment.
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Upcoming Presentation
October 2021 — OCS 25th Anniversary Director’s Series
Register now for Dr. Hoda Badr’s presentation “Involving Family Caregivers in Cancer Survivorship Care: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities” on October 26, 2021, 2-3 p.m. ET.
Cancer Currents Blog
September 2021 — Addressing the Challenges of Cancer Misinformation on Social Media
Misinformation about cancer is pervasive on the internet and social media. Researchers are trying to understand its impact on patients and cancer care.
Cancer Currents Blog
August 2021 — Physical Activity May Lessen the Effects of Chemobrain, Study Finds
In a study of women with breast cancer, those who were active before and during chemotherapy had better cognitive function immediately and 6 months after chemotherapy.
Funding Opportunities
About The Office of Cancer Survivorship
An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of life. There are many types of survivors, including those living with cancer and those free of cancer. This term is meant to capture a population of those with a history of cancer rather than to provide a label that may or may not resonate with individuals.
OCS works to promote a better understanding of unique needs of the growing population of cancer survivors, and to enhance our ability to address them.
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Rates of New Cancer Cases by Sex and Race/Ethnicity
For all cancers combined, Black men have the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses.
Cancer Survivor Statistics
It is estimated that there are 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. This represents approximately 5.0% of the population.