ABSTRACT
The goal of cancer control research is "to generate basic knowledge about how to monitor and change individual and collective behavior and to ensure that knowledge is translated into practice and policy rapidly, effectively, and efficiently" (Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences in Cancer control framework and synthese rationale, 2010). Research activities span the cancer control continuum from prevention to early detection and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship (Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences in Cancer control framework and synthese rationale, 2010). While significant advancements have been made in understanding, preventing and treating cancer in the past few decades, these benefits have yielded disproportionate results in cancer morbidity and mortality across various socioeconomic and racial/ethnic subgroups (Ozols et al in J Clin Oncol, 25(1):146-1622, 2007). It has been a high priority since the beginning of the Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) movement to utilize research in the development and implementation of cancer plans in the states, tribes and tribal organizations, territories and US Pacific Island Jurisdictions. Nevertheless, dissemination and implementation of research in coalition activities has been challenging for many programs. Lessons learned from programs and coalitions in the implementation and evaluation of CCC activities, as well as resources provided by national partners, can assist coalitions with the translation of research into practice.
Subject(s)
Biomedical Research/organization & administration , Health Care Coalitions/organization & administration , Medical Oncology/organization & administration , Neoplasms/prevention & control , Biomedical Research/legislation & jurisprudence , Comprehensive Health Care/methods , Comprehensive Health Care/organization & administration , Delivery of Health Care , Evidence-Based Practice , Health Care Coalitions/legislation & jurisprudence , Health Plan Implementation/methods , Health Plan Implementation/organization & administration , Humans , Medical Oncology/legislation & jurisprudence , Medical Oncology/methods , Neoplasms/diagnosis , Neoplasms/mortality , Neoplasms/therapy , Outcome Assessment, Health Care , Pacific IslandsABSTRACT
The articles in this monograph illustrate the progress and successes of comprehensive cancer control (CCC) since our 2005 publication. The strides made in CCC demonstrate the energy and commitment of this nationwide movement to reduce the burden of cancer for all people. The purpose of this conclusion paper is to discuss the future of CCC, which promises a new emphasis on policy, primary prevention, public health, evidence-based interventions, and global health supported by advanced communication tools.