The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges Congress to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) cancer programs to at least $482.9 million in Fiscal Year 2027.
DCPC’s flagship cancer programs include the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Colorectal Cancer Control Program, and the National Program of Cancer Registries. These programs help fund and support state, tribal, and territorial cancer control efforts, cancer screenings, and cancer registries, with nearly 80 percent of funding going directly to states. These programs save lives by preventing cancer, detecting it early, and improving outcomes.
In addition to its flagship programs, DCPC leverages partnerships and public education campaigns to share applied research, surveillance data, and programmatic insights across a range of cancer issues, helping Americans better understand their cancer risk and more effectively use prevention, screening, and treatment options. This work includes targeted initiatives such as the Bring Your Brave campaign, which educates women under 45 about breast cancer through personal stories of facing the disease at a young age.
To find out more about how CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control saves lives, download the factsheet.
