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The Community Preventive Services Task Force published updated findings on the effectiveness of nine interventions aimed at increasing screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.

Explains the function and value of cancer registries.

Lack of paid sick leave can prevent people from getting the health care services they need.

CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer.

The following examples show how cancer registries in CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries are using their data to identify groups of people who are more likely to get a certain kind of cancer.

Doctors often use additional tests to find or diagnose breast cancer.

Cervical cancer is the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent, with regular screening tests and follow-up.

Your risk of getting colorectal cancer increases as you get older.

Testing guidelines for colorectal (colon) cancer from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.