Cancer Prevention and Control Branch | Division of Public Health

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! What can you do to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer? Talk with your provider about a colonoscopy screening.

Make the call and screen for your life (YouTube)

Get Screened

There are several colorectal cancer screening test options. Talk to a doctor about which test is right for you.

Learn more about colorectal cancer screenings

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Talk with Your Doctor

If you’re eligible for colorectal cancer screening, there are several tests available. Talk to your doctor about the best test for you today!

Learn more about colorectal cancer screenings

Request for Applications (NC PICCS RFA-420)

Our Programs

Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NC CCCP)

Collaborates with the state advisory committee to determine North Carolina’s cancer priorities; assesses the burden of cancer; and creates, implements, and evaluates the state cancer prevention and control plan.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (NC BCCCP)

Provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer tests and follow-up to eligible women in North Carolina.

NC WISEWOMAN Program

The NC Well‐Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (NC WISEWOMAN) Program provides cardiovascular disease testing, counseling and more for NC BCCCP participants.

NC Priority Cancers

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Request for Applications (NC PICCS RFA-420)

Who can apply: Eligible federally qualified health centers (FQHC) and health systems to contract with NC DPH.

Goal: Improve colorectal screening rates among eligible patients aged 45 to 75 at average risk of colorectal cancer through evidence-based screening interventions

Successful applicants will work with the North Carolina Partnership to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screenings (NC PICCS) team. Get details on RFA eligibility, application deadline and more (PDF).

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.

Cover page of NC's Comprehensive Cancer Control Action Plan — North Carolina's Cancer Plan for 2020-2025

Cover page of Reducing the Burden of Cancer in NC Guide — Cancer in North Carolina: Data and Resource Guide

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