An RSS feed of features from CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. https://www.cdc.gov/ en-US nccdcpcinfo@cdc.gov Health Public Health The best way to find breast cancer early is with a mammogram. If you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/BreastCancerAwareness/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/BreastCancerAwareness/ Mon, 2 Oct 2017 10:00:00 EDT Learn about the symptoms and risk factors for cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. When gynecologic cancers are found early, treatment works best. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/GynecologicCancers/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/GynecologicCancers/ Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT Prostate cancer is the most non-skin common cancer in men. Most prostate cancers grow slowly, and don't cause any health problems in men who have them. Learn about prostate cancer and talk to your doctor before you decide to get tested or treated. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/ProstateCancer/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/ProstateCancer/ Fri, 1 Sep 2017 10:00:00 EDT You can lower your children's risk of getting cancer later in life. Start by helping them make healthy choices like eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and getting regular physical activity to keep a healthy weight. Then follow these tips to help prevent specific kinds of cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerAndChildren/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerAndChildren/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:00:00 EDT Every year, cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. Men can reduce their risk for several of the most common kinds of cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerAndMen/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerAndMen/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:30:00 EDT At least one-third of the more than 14 million survivors in the United States face physical, mental, social, job, or financial problems related to their cancer experience. Learn what can be done. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerSurvivorship/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerSurvivorship/ Thu, 1 Jun 2017 11:00:00 EDT Women can reduce their cancer risk by adopting a healthy lifestyle and getting the right cancer screening tests for their stage of life. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/WomenAndCancer/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/WomenAndCancer/ Mon, 15 May 2017 09:00:00 EDT While you enjoy the outdoors this summer, protect yourself from skin cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/SkinCancer/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/SkinCancer/ Mon, 1 May 2017 10:00:00 EDT Some groups of people are affected by certain kinds of cancer more than others. Learn which groups have a higher risk, and how to lower your risk of getting cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerHealthDisparities/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerHealthDisparities/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 08:30:00 EDT Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/ColorectalAwareness/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/ColorectalAwareness/ Wed, 1 Mar 2017 10:00:00 EST Most cases of cervical cancer are easily preventable with regular screening tests and follow-up. It also is highly curable when found and treated early. Vaccines are available to protect against the most common cause of cervical cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CervicalCancer/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CervicalCancer/ Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:30:00 EST Living with cancer increases your risk for complications from the flu. People with cancer or a history of cancer, and people who live with or care for cancer patients and survivors, should get a flu shot every year. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerFlu/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerFlu/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 10:00:00 EST Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy are more likely to get an infection. For these people, any type of infection may become serious quickly. If you have cancer and are receiving chemotherapy, learn the facts about infection. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/PreventInfections/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/PreventInfections/ Mon, 5 Dec 2016 12:00:00 EST Recent publications including findings on liver cancer, tobacco-related cancers, the potential impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine on cancers in the United States, and prevention of cancer starting before birth. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerResearch/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/CancerResearch/ Thu, 1 Dec 2016 12:00:00 EST To lower your lung cancer risk, quit smoking, avoid secondhand smoke and get your home tested for radon. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/LungCancer/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/LungCancer/ Tue, 1 Nov 2016 10:00:00 EST Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. Some young women are at a higher risk for getting breast cancer at an early age compared with other women their age. Find out if you may have risk factors. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcanceryoungwomen/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcanceryoungwomen/ Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:30:00 EDT Making sure that workers are safe on the job and creating a culture that supports healthy behaviors can improve employee health, safety, and well-being. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/cancerpreventioninworkplace/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/cancerpreventioninworkplace/ Mon, 8 Dec 2014 10:00:00 EST More than 12,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer every year, even though up to 93% of these cancers could be prevented by screening and HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination. Learn what can be done to reduce the burden of cervical cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/cervical-cancer/ https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/cervical-cancer/ Wed, 5 Nov 2014 13:00:00 EST Individuals, communities, policymakers, and state and federal governments all have a role to play in preventing skin cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/call_to_action/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/call_to_action/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:00:00 EDT The Know:BRCA tool can help you learn about BRCA genes and assess your risk of having a BRCA mutation. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/young_women/knowbrca.htm https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/young_women/knowbrca.htm Thu, 8 May 2014 12:10:00 EDT Avoiding indoor tanning and protecting yourself from the sun when outdoors are the best ways to reduce your chance of getting skin cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/burningtruth/ https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/burningtruth/ Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:30:00 EST