Maryland Department of Health
Cancer

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Center for Cancer Prevention and Control

Welcome

Each year, more than 33,000 Marylanders are diagnosed with invasive cancer, ​and more than 10,000 Marylanders die due to cancer. While the death rate from can​​cer in the United States has steadily declined since its peak in 1991, cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death in the United States and in Maryland, behind heart disease.

The Center for Cancer Prevention and Control is dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer in Maryland.​

News​ and Announcements

November is Lung Canc​​​er Awareness Month! 

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Maryland in both men and women. Smoking increases your risk. Non-smokers can still get lung cancer by being exposed to radon gas, secondhand smoke, asbestos and other workplace chemicals, air pollution, and/or prior history of radiation therapy.
Detect early! Lung cancer screening gives you more time. Talk to your healthcare provider about your personal screening recommendations. If you are in need of no-cost cancer screenings, diagnostics, and linkage to treatment, our programs may be able to assist ​you.​
​​​​​Check out our latest webinar hosted by the Patient Navigation Network from November 6, 2025.

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​​​​Check out our latest webinar hosted by the Patient Navigation Network from October 7, 2025.

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​​​Check out our latest webinar hosted by the Patient Navigation Network from September 9, 2025.

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Check out our latest webinar hosted by the Patient Navigation Network from April 15, 2025. 

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​Check out our latest webinar hosted by the Patient Navigation Network from April 8, 2025.


​​ ​Last updated on 11/24/25​