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    Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Pennsylvania, exceeded only by heart disease. More than 75,000 Pennsylvanians are diagnosed every year. Adopting healthier lifestyles - for example, avoiding tobacco use, increasing physical activity, achieving optimal weight, improving nutrition and avoiding excessive sun exposure - can significantly reduce a person's risk for cancer. ​

    Reports

    • National Cancer Plan

    • 2023-2033 Pennsylvania Cancer Control Plan
      The 2023-2033 Pennsylvania Cancer Control Plan (Cancer Plan) is a guide for the many organizations, institutions and agencies working in cancer control to prevent the disease, improve early diagnosis, treat all cancer patients with the most appropriate and effective therapies, and improve cancer survivors’ quality of life. The Cancer Plan guides statewide efforts for ten years to ensure that resources from state, federal and other sources are targeted to make the greatest impact on Pennsylvania’s cancer burden. 

    • 2019-2023 Pennsylvania Cancer Control Plan
      The 2019-2023 Pennsylvania Cancer Control Plan (Cancer Plan) is a guide for the many organizations, institutions and agencies working in cancer control to prevent the disease, improve early diagnosis, treat all cancer patients with the most appropriate and effective therapies, and improve cancer survivors’ quality of life. The Cancer Plan guides statewide efforts for five years to ensure that resources from state, federal and other sources are targeted to make the greatest impact on Pennsylvania’s cancer burden.

    • 2021-2022 Cancer Annual Report Pennsylvania Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Advisory Board's 2020-2021 Annual Report of cancer activities.

    • 2020-2021 Cancer Annual Report Pennsylvania Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Advisory Board's 2020-2021 Annual Report of cancer activities.

    • 2019-2020 Cancer Annual Report Pennsylvania Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Advisory Board's 2019-2020 Annual Report of cancer activities.
    • The Burden Of Cancer in Pennsylvania Report - August 2019
      This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the burden of cancer in Pennsylvania. It lists disparities and the harms of cancer for policy makers, program administrators, business and industry leaders, and the citizens of the commonwealth.