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Our Mission and Vision
The mission of the Cancer Detection Section is to save lives by
preventing and reducing the devastating effects of cancer for all
Californians through early detection, diagnosis and treatment, with
special emphasis on the underserved. |
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The vision of the Cancer Detection Section is
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- Reduce the disparities in the cancer burden.
- Ensure that all Californians have access to high quality
cancer education, early detection, diagnosis and treatment.
- Influence healthcare systems to provide quality services.
- Have a valued and expert workforce.
- Be a leader in cancer detection and control.
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The Cancer Detection Section (CDS) is part of
the California Department of Public Health's Chronic Disease and
Injury Control Division. CDS manages multi-faceted public health
programs for breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnosis, and prostate cancer
treatment. CDS also offers services to reduce heart disease and stroke risk through the
Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for
Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN) Program.
Click here to view more information about CDS
and its programs.
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Cancer Detection
Programs: Every Woman Counts
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Helping underserved women receive free
breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services.
Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts is
funded by a federal grant and state tobacco tax revenue.
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- Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer
and the second leading cause of death for women in California.
- One in eight women will develop breast cancer.
- Regular screening for breast cancer can detect cancer
at its earliest, most treatable stage and save lives.
There is 96% survival rate over 5-year period.
- Cervical cancer is nearly 100% preventable with
regular screening.
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Click here for
more information on breast cancer and screening services |
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1-800-511-2300
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Click here for more
information on cervical cancer and screening services |
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Prostate
Cancer Treatment Program
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Helping underserved men receive free prostate cancer
treatment services. IMProving Access, Counseling
& Treatment for Californians with Prostate Cancer (IMPACT)
is operated under contract by the University of California, Los Angeles.
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- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in California men.
- One in six men will develop prostate cancer.
- Men with prostate cancer have a better chance of long-term survival
when treatment begins at an early stage of the disease.
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Well-Integrated Screening
and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN)
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Helping underserved women reduce the risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) through timely, high quality screening, education and intervention
for elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure in Latina women ages 40-64.
WISEWOMAN is funded by a federal grant and state tobacco tax revenue.
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- CVD accounts for 54% of all deaths in the US.
- CVD is the leading cause of death for US women
- Heart disease death rates in Latina women age 35+ living in California
are higher than the national average.
- Latinas have higher prevalence of overweight, sedentary lifestyles,
and diabetes than most other race/ethnic groups.
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California Department of Public Health
CDIC/Cancer Detection Section
MS 7203
P.O. Box 997377
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone: (916) 449-5300
Fax: (916) 449-5310
Email the
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The Cancer Detection Section email privacy statement may be reviewed
here.
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An
Introduction to Our Programs