Maryland Department of Health
Cancer

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Center for Cancer Prevention and Control

Welcome

Each year, more than 31,000 Marylanders are diagnosed with invasive cancer, ​and more than 10,000 Marylanders die due to cancer. While the death rate from cancer 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.

To find out more about the Center, please click here.

To find out more about our various programs, please see the links on the right of the screen.

News and Announcements
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October is Breast​​ Cancer Awareness Month!

Early detection saves lives. Talk to your healthcare provider about the right screening tests for you and then schedule them.
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​​​​​The Maryland Cancer Collaborative is hosting the following free in-person Empowering You to Increase Cancer Screening: Train the Trainer Workshop with supportive funding from the American Cancer Society:

  • ​​Southern Maryland
    October 16, 2024
    CalvertHealth
    100 Hospital Road
    Prince Frederick, MD 20678
    9:00 AM EST until 2:30 PM EST
    Register here

  • Western Maryland
    November 12, 2024
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    12500 Willowbrook Road
    Cumberland, MD 21502
    9:00 AM EST until 2:30 PM EST
    Register here​

Registration, breakfast, and networking will take place from 8am to 9am.

​The workshop is intended for those who serve in the areas of direct patient care, quality improvement, population health, administration with an emphasis on participation from roles such as health educators, patient navigators, community health workers, nursing, medical assistants, and office personnel.

Learning Goals Include:

  • ​​Enhanced comprehension and the application of guidelines and benchmarks of cancer screening rates, incidence, and mortality with a focus on populations and Maryland counties of focus for timely cancer screenings.
  • Apply tools, resources, and promising practices to serve as a cancer screening champion within your health system.
  • Apply tools, training, and teach back on how to conduct in person and virtual facilitative cancer screening conversations.​

At the conclusion of the workshop, attendees will be empowered and committed to serve as a trainer for at least one training within their organization with the support of the Maryland Cancer Collaborative.

The event is free, but registration seats are limited. 

  • ​A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
  • Parking is free.
  • All attendees will receive a facilitation toolkit.

Note: The registration includes questions to help inform and tailor the training you will receive. All responses will be kept confidential. Responses will not be shared outside of the Planning Committee. ​​

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