A Comprehensive Approach to Cancer Prevention and Control:
A Vision for the Future

National Leadership

In 2000, the National Dialogue on Cancer (www.ndoc.org) and partner organizations such as CDC (www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc.htm), ACS (www.cancer.org), the Health Resources and Services Administration (www.hrsa.gov), NCI (www.nci.nih.gov), and the National Governor’s Association (www.nga.org) began to accelerate the development and implementation of comprehensive cancer control plans at the state, tribal, and territory level. These plans are to be based on research data and stakeholder input and must establish clear lines of responsibility and accountability.

NCI provides cancer information through publications, reports, and its toll-free Cancer Information Service (CIS). CIS is a national resource for current, accurate cancer information for patients and their families, the general public, and health professionals. CIS is also a leader in translating cancer information into terms the public can easily understand. CIS reaches the medically underserved, including minority groups and people with limited access to health information and services, through partnerships with state and regional organizations that directly serve these audiences. For more information, call 800-422-6237 or visit the CIS Web site at http://cis.nci.nih.gov.

NCI also provides grant funds, supports training programs for health professionals, and partners with other academic and national organizations on projects related to cancer prevention and control.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. It includes chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local units.

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