Cancer Prevention and Control Branch
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Get Screened
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in North Carolina. Finding it early through screenings means it may be easier to treat. Talk to a doctor about which screening test right for you.
What you should know about screenings
Reminder for Medical Providers
Your recommendation matters when it comes to getting patients screened for colorectal cancer. Are your patients current on their screenings? Remind them screening can prevent cancer through early detection.
How to optimize screening at your practice
About the Branch
The purpose of the Cancer Prevention and Control Branch is to reduce the overall cancer burden in North Carolina.
This is accomplished by:
- Planning, directing, and supporting cancer prevention and control efforts through collaborative work with partners in local, state, and national organizations, and universities.
- Reducing the number of people who get and die from breast and cervical cancers and cardiovascular disease by providing testing and follow‐up services for uninsured and underinsured women in North Carolina.
- Identifying opportunities to promote healthy behaviors related to eating, exercising, not using tobacco products, and safe environments.
- Recommending health education activities for everyone.
Helpful Links
- NC Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control
- NC Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Cancer
- National Cancer Institute
- World Health Organization (WHO): Cancer
- Healthy People 2030
- Healthy North Carolina 2030
- North Carolina Institute of Medicine
- Center Watch - Clinical Trials Listing Service
- Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs (EBCCP)