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

 

PNN Navigating Through the Cancer Continuum:
A 5-Part Series

The Patient Navigation Network (PNN) is excited to offer the following webinar series: Navigating Through the Cancer Continuum: A 5-Part Series. This series is crucial for demystifying the complex journey of cancer care. By systematically addressing screening, diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment, and end-of-life services and resources, this five-part series empowers individuals and healthcare professionals with essential knowledge to support patients. 

Navigating Through the Cancer Continuum: A 5-Part Series

Date                         Topic
April 8, 2025            Cancer Screening Best Practices

Gain insights into evidence-based and best practices for promoting breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer screenings. Speakers include: Dr. Shana Ntiri, Dr. Otis Brawley, and Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos.

April 15, 2025          Cancer Screening Diagnostic Services and Resources

Learn about screening and diagnosis services available through community health centers and the Maryland Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment program. Also, discover valuable resources from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Triage Cancer.

TBD                         Cancer Care: Treatment Services and Resources
TBD                         Cancer Care: Post Treatment Care and Resources
TBD                         Cancer Care: End of Life Services and Resources

Time:
12pm to 1pm EST

Cost:
Free to attend

Location:
Virtual Format via Zoom meeting

Registration Details
Registration is open for the first two sessions. Please register using the following link: 

​https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MNXKJcucQFmLp4mlWqONmw​​​
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Once registration has been completed, Zoom calendar invites will be sent for each session.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with peers and colleagues. 

For more information or to join the Patient Navigation Network, please contact Brian Mattingly at
brian.mattingly@maryland.gov

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Registration is now officially open for the Capital Region Empowering You to Increase Cancer Screening: Train the Trainer Workshop.


The Maryland Cancer Collaborative is hosting this free in-person “Train the Trainer” Workshop on May 8, 2025 at the Prince Georges County Health Department (1701 McCormick Drive, Largo Maryland 20774) from 9:30 AM EST until 2:00 PM EST with supportive funding from the American Cancer Society.


Registration and networking will take place from 9:30am and 10:00am



The workshop is intended for those who serve in the areas of direct patient care, quality improvement, population health, healthcare administration with an emphasis on participation from roles such as health educators, patient navigators, community health workers, nurses, 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 needing 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 cancer screening conversations.


The event is free, but registration is required and seats are limited. 

  • Lunch will be provided.
  • Parking is free.
  • After the event concludes, attendees will receive training resources & surveys


Please use the following link to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cancer-screening-train-the-trainer-capital-region-tickets-1312811206659?aff=oddtdtcreator





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