Explore examples from across the division that showcase how cancer control research is advancing the eight goals of the National Cancer Plan. Through selected stories, the report highlights diverse strategies and collaborative efforts with grantees and partners in areas like cancer prevention, survivor quality of life, and addressing health disparities. Each story reflects DCCPS’s commitment to reducing the burden of cancer and advancing equitable care.
All people and society adopt proven strategies that reduce the risk of cancer.
Cancers are detected and treated at early stages, enabling more effective treatment and reducing morbidity and mortality.
Effective treatment, with minimal side effects, is accessible to all people with all cancers, including those with rare cancers, metastatic cancers, and treatment-resistant disease.
Disparities in cancer risk factors, incidence, treatment side effects, and mortality are eliminated through equitable access to prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship care.
The health care system delivers to all people evidence-based, patient-centered care that prioritizes prevention, reduces cancer morbidity and mortality, and improves the lives of cancer survivors, including people living with cancer.
Every person with cancer or at risk for cancer has an opportunity to participate in research or otherwise contribute to the collective knowledge base, and barriers to their participation are eliminated.
Secure sharing of privacy-protected health data is standard practice throughout research, and researchers share and use available data to achieve rapid progress against cancer.
The cancer care and research workforce is diverse, reflects the communities served, and meets the needs of all people with cancer and those at risk for cancer, ensuring they live longer and healthier lives.
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