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The Cost of Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can affect life in many ways, both for people with cancer and for their families. In addition to the many physical and emotional challenges, many people worry about how they will pay for treatment or what will happen if they aren’t able to work or need to change how they work. Recognizing these costs for individuals and for our society is an important part of understanding the true burden of cancer. Read More >
Posted on by 4 CommentsState Cancer Registries Study COVID-19 in Patients and Survivors
Two state cancer registries were quick to recognize the need to collect high-quality information to understand how COVID-19 was affecting people with cancer. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentYour Life, Your Lifestyle: How Men Can Lower Their Chance of Getting Cancer
Men, June is the time of year when our families and friends acknowledge how much they care for us. Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month are celebrated this month. This is a time when we should also focus on ourselves. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentCancer Disparities Among American Indian and Alaska Native People
“The regional data was extremely helpful for the Tribes. They were able to use these data to get funding for cancer prevention programs that they hadn’t been able to do before. The data that were available previously did not show a need for such programs,” explains CDC field assignee epidemiologist, Melissa Jim. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentPutting Cancer Data in the Fast Lane
This new cloud-based computer system will make the information available almost as soon as it’s entered. You—and your doctor and researchers—will know how cancer rates changed in your area last year, instead of 2 or 3 years ago. That information can help save lives. Read More >
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