Aims
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Develop and evaluate evidence‑based interventions that promote cancer prevention and inform screening practices.
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Improve cancer care delivery by enhancing treatment decision‑making, care coordination, symptom management, and end‑of‑life support.
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Influence policy to transform cancer prevention and control.
Overview
The Cancer Prevention and Control Program works to reduce cancer risk, improve outcomes, and support individuals and families across the cancer care continuum. Researchers investigate health behaviors, care delivery, communication, decision‑making, symptom management, and supportive care to advance strategies that prevent cancer, promote effective screening, and enhance treatment experiences. This includes developing interventions that encourage healthy behaviors, refining screening practices, and identifying ways to minimize harms associated with screening and treatment, as well as improving care delivery from diagnosis through survivorship and end‑of‑life care.
CPC also conducts policy‑relevant research that informs guidelines, clinical practice, and public health strategies related to cancer prevention and control. Close collaboration with community and health‑system partners helps ensure that research findings can be implemented in real‑world settings. Through its multidisciplinary expertise and strong emphasis on translating evidence into practice, the Cancer Prevention and Control Program plays a key role in reducing cancer burden and improving the experiences of people affected by cancer.
