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The Value of Cancer Registries to Public Health
... and Prevention’s (CDC) NationalProgram for Cancer Registries (NPCR). Accessible, high-quality and usable registry data is critical to protect health and save lives. The CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries provides technical, operational and financial support to almost all state ... efforts, allocate resources and evaluate progress. States use data on cancer incidence, mortality, staging and screening to inform policymakers, health care professionals, researchers and residents about the impact cancer has on their state. The Value of Cancer Registries to Public Health ...
CDC's Colorectal Cancer Control Program Saves Lives
... Cancer Control Program saves lives by preventing or detecting cancer sooner when it is easier and less expensive to treat. The CRCCP takes a health systems approach by partnering with clinics and health systems to implement evidence-based strategies that increase colorectal cancer screening in high-need populations. CRCCP currently funds 38 ... recipients, including 21 state health departments, eight universities, three tribal organizations, and six other organizations such as primary care associations. Download the factsheet to learn more about this lifesaving program. CDC's Colorectal Cancer Control Program Saves Lives ...