Program Leader
Anthony Alberg, Ph.D., M.P.H.; Associate Director of Prevention and Control Co-Program Leader
Marvella E. Ford, Ph.D.; Associate Director of Cancer Disparities Scientific Goal
Cancer control research has been defined as "the creation and application of knowledge and strategies to prevent and detect cancer, and to increase survival and quality of life for those who develop cancer." (Best et al 2003). To develop new methods to prevent cancer, we seek to advance understanding of the causes of cancer in human populations, and apply this information to reduce the occurrence of cancer. For example, cigarette smoking is estimated to be responsible for roughly one-third of all cancer deaths in the United States. Successful tobacco control efforts can make a huge impact in reducing the suffering and loss of life from cancer. Similarly, the link between cancer and lifestyle-related factors such as diet, physical activity, and obesity are becoming more clearly understood, opening up additional avenues for cancer prevention interventions.
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Other links of interest
1. Cancer Prevention and Control Journal Club
2. South Carolina Cancer Disparities Community Network
3. South Carolina Cancer Registry
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