CDC Cancer News https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ en-US imtech@cdc.gov (imtech) Health Public Health Guest blogger Travis Kidner, MD writes, "I began using indoor tanning beds in my early teens to acquire that 'healthy' base tan before heading to the beach for summer vacations. ... the damage eventually surfaced as a small pink dot in the middle of my back. ... Exposure to UV radiation from either the sun or artificial tanning lamps is the leading cause of skin cancers worldwide." http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632333 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632333 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 18:00:00 EDT A new supplement, led by CDC, found that death rates are 50% higher among AI/AN people than non-Hispanic whites, and cancer is the leading cause of death. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632334 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632334 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:00:00 EDT The CDC Foundation and the George W. Bush Institute announced a new partnership to help stem the tide of cervical cancer in low- and middle-income countries based on a $3.6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant, managed by the CDC Foundation, will enable the George W. Bush Institute, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization to work with the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon initiative to improve the monitoring and evaluation of cervical cancer screening and treatment programs. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632335 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632335 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:00:00 EDT Alcohol is an important, though often overlooked, risk factor for cancer. Studies have shown that alcohol was responsible for about 20,000 cancer deaths in the United States in 2009. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632336 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632336 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EDT On April 7, CDC launched the Know:BRCA education initiative to build awareness about how BRCA gene mutations affect risk for breast and ovarian cancer, and increase knowledge of breast health and breast cancer among women, particularly among those under age 40 and those at higher risk for developing the disease. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632337 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632337 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:00:00 EDT On March 24, CDC launched the Burning Truth communication initiative to encourage young people to keep their skin healthy and beautiful for life by protecting themselves from too much exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun and tanning beds. Posters and Web buttons are provided. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632339 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632339 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EDT On March 17, CDC joined dozens of groups at the National Press Club in Washington, DC to launch an effort to increase the nation's colorectal cancer screening rate to 80% by 2018. The event was organized by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, cofounded by the American Cancer Society and CDC. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632340 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632340 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:00:00 EDT In this blog post, guest blogger Dr. Frank Colangelo shares that he became a very strong champion for colorectal cancer screening several years ago after one of his patients died from this terrible disease in his early 50s. His practice has increased colorectal cancer screening rates from the low 60% range to nearly 75%. He challenges other medical practices to commit to increasing colorectal cancer screening rates and saving more lives from this largely preventable disease. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632341 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632341 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:00:00 EDT In this blog post, Dawn Holman, a behavioral scientist in CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, explains the surprising connection between a lack of sleep and certain kinds of cancer. She offers several tips for reducing your exposure to light at night, and challenges you to give just one of them a try! http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632342 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632342 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 13:30:00 EDT Female high school students in states with indoor tanning laws, particularly those with parental permission laws and age restrictions, were less likely to engage in indoor tanning compared to students in states without such laws, a new study finds. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632343 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632343 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:00:00 EDT On February 4, CDC joins people, organizations, and government agencies around the world in supporting the fight against cancer. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632344 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632344 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:00:00 EDT In this blog post, Cynthia Gelb, Director of CDC's Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign, explains why we owe so much to Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou, who invented the Pap test. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632345 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632345 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:30:00 EDT In this blog post, Jane Henley, an epidemiologist in CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, shares her story of the dangers of smoking. Her mother was 67 when she was diagnosed with lung cancer, even though she tried to quit smoking almost every day of her life. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632346 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632346 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:47:00 EDT Tobacco control efforts are having a major impact on Americans' health, a new analysis of lung cancer data suggests. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632347 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632347 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:00:00 EDT The purpose of this study was to see whether AMIGAS increased cervical cancer screening within six months. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632348 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632348 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:30:00 EDT Dr. Guy has led research projects examining the economic burden of skin cancer, indoor tanning, the economic burden of cancer survivorship, and the costs and cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632349 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632349 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:00:00 EDT The MEPS Experiences with Cancer Survivorship Supplement is a special set of questions for people who have cancer. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632350 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632350 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:30:00 EDT The current report includes cancer cases diagnosed and cancer deaths that occurred from 1999 through 2010. Each year of data includes more than 1 million cases of invasive cancer. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632351 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632351 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:30:00 EDT Experts from CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control will answer your questions about breast cancer on Thursday, October 24 at 3 pm EDT. Use the hashtag #CDCCancerChat to follow the chat and ask questions. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632338 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632338 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:30:00 EDT "Take Time to Decide" lists some questions you should ask your doctor before you decide to get tested or treated for prostate cancer. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629872 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629872 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:00:00 EDT This poster presentation explains how CDC's Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign addresses common misconceptions about colorectal cancer screening through audience research. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629873 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629873 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 09:55:00 EDT Spanish speakers can now subscribe to receive an overview of new CDC cancer research and what's new on CDC's Cáncer en español Web site via e-mail. The newsletter will be sent every two weeks starting in early October. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629874 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629874 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 09:51:00 EDT The ACBCYW helps CDC develop evidence-based approaches to advance understanding and awareness of breast cancer among young women through prevention research, public and health professional education and awareness activities, and emerging prevention strategies. Its next meeting will take place on Thursday and Friday, October 31 and November 1. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629876 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629876 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:00:00 EDT CDC experts will answer your questions about gynecologic cancers on Tuesday, September 17 at 1 pm EDT. Use the hashtag #CDCCancerChat to follow the chat and ask questions. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629875 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629875 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 05:30:00 EDT "Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer" describes the main risk factors for breast cancer. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629877 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629877 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:00:00 EDT Learn what a cancer registry is, how cancer registries work, and how the data they collect is used by comprehensive cancer control coalitions, scientists, and others to help fight cancer. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629878 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629878 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 14:00:00 EDT The Affordable Care Act will increase access to breast and cervical cancer screening for many underserved women. However, many women will still face substantial barriers to screening. CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program can help. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629879 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629879 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:00:00 EDT 13 articles in this supplement to Cancer document the full experience and evaluation of the CRCSDP. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629880 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629880 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 21:00:00 EDT Many words of wisdom are shared in this tribute to members of the CDC family whose lives have been touched by cancer. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629881 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8629881 Wed, 04 Sep 2013 21:00:00 EDT