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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November is Lung​​ Cancer Awareness Month!

Early detection saves lives. If you're a current or former smoker, or if you have a family history of lung cancer, you might be at a higher risk. ​

Don’t wait! Talk to your healthcare provider about lung cancer screening. Schedule your screening today! 

Find out where to get screened near you by entering your zip code at this link.

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Lung Cancer Screening Gives More...Time
Lung Cancer Screening Gives More...Hope
Lung Cancer Screening Gives More...Memories​


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​​31st Annual MD State Council on Cancer Control Cancer Conference

Registration Has Closed​​

The 31st Annual Maryland State Council on Cancer Control Cancer Conference has been designed for representatives of agencies, organizations, and health institutions involved in cancer screening, prevention and treatment services, as well as members representing the general public, the business community, and the health and scientific disciplines concerned with cancer control.

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​November 19th, 2024 

    Luminis​ Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
    ​2001 Medical Parkway
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    8 AM EST until 3 PM EST​​

​FREE CME & NCRA Credits are available (applications to be submitted)

Highlighted Topics:*
  • ​Panel Discussion: Cancer Registry Data in Research and​ Quality Improvement 
  • Role of Community Based Organizations in Cancer Prevention and Control 
  • Rising Cancer Rates in Younger Adults
  • Updates from Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Maryland
  • Patient Navigation to Increase Cancer Screening and Advance Health Equity 
  • Abeloff Award 
*Subject to change

Questions? Email Brian Mattingly at brian.mattingly@maryland.gov



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