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

Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan (Cancer Plan)

We would like to invite the public to comment on the draft Cancer Plan. More information can be found here​. 


Join us for the 32nd Annual Maryland State Council on Cancer Control Cancer Conference!

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Doordan Institute, 7th Floor, Belcher Pavilion
2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Learn more and register here.​


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Early detection saves lives. Talk to your health care provider about the right screening tests for you. Your insurance most likely will cover these services. If you are not sure, find your county here ​to connect with a patient navigator or for additional assistance.  

Are you up-to-date? Maryland women 40 to 74 years old should have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. Talk to your health care provider about when and how to get screened. 

The two biggest risk factors for breast cancer are being born female and getting older. Take action against breast cancer and make your mammogram appointment today. 
​​​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 10/2/25​