Cancer News

July Featured Scientist: Elizabeth A. Rohan, PhD, MSW
Dr. Rohan is a health scientist in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control in the Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch. She is leading CDC’s efforts to publish a supplement about CDC’s Colorectal Cancer Screening Demonstration Program, and is involved in many cancer-related health services research and evaluation projects, including a study of the efficacy of patient navigation in colorectal cancer screening.

United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2008 Incidence and Mortality Report Released
This year's report features information on more than one million invasive cancer cases diagnosed during 2008 among residents of 49 states, 6 metropolitan areas, and the District of Columbia.

Protect Your Skin Podcasts
Cup of Health (5:11) Behavioral scientist Dawn Holman describes the different types of skin cancer and how you can protect yourself.

Minute of Health (0:59) Quick tips on how to protect your skin from the sun.

No Excuses! New Screen for Life Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
In new English and Spanish TV PSAs, a series of diverse men and women voice misconceptions about who should be screened, and an off-screen expert explains the facts and why screening is important. The clear take-away message is that screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. Similarly, new English and Spanish print PSAs and posters also reveal common misconceptions about screening, while setting the record straight on who should be screened and how colorectal cancer can be prevented.