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Prevention and Screening Drive Drop in Cancer Deaths

POSTED: January 14, 2025
SOURCE: NIH Research Matters

Over the last five decades, the number of deaths from many cancer types has dropped substantially in the U.S. A range of factors have played a role in this decrease. These include better treatments, prevention efforts such…
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CP-CTNet Newsletter - January 2024
Staff Highlight, DMACC Updates, Research Funding Opportunities, Active and DCP-Approved Studies, Upcoming Events
POSTED: 1/30/2024
SOURCE: CP-CTNet DMACC Website
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What Happens If More People Get Screened for Cancer?
Cancer screening tests can help doctors find several forms of the disease at an early stage. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends routine screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer. But… Learn more
POSTED: 1/26/2024
SOURCE: NCI Cancer Currents Blog
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NCI Launches Network to Study Self-Collection for HPV Testing to Prevent Cervical Cancer
On January 25, 2024, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, with public and private partners, is launching a new clinical trial network to gather data on a “self-collection” method of… Learn more
POSTED: 1/25/2024
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
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POSTED: 1/24/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
Welcome Dr. Rathmell!, Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Research, Cancer Prevention and Control Funding Opportunities, and More
Latest News, Upcoming Event, Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO): Cancer Prevention and Control, Reminder, In case you missed it
POSTED: 1/3/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates