An Integral Part of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at WFUBMC

The overall goal of the Cancer Control Program is to create and apply knowledge to prevent and detect cancer and to improve survival and quality of life for those persons who develop cancer.

A total of 23 members from 9 departments or sections participate in the Cancer Control Program with $8.65 million total in peer-reviewed funding. During the period 2001-2005, the program members have published 206 cancer-related manuscripts.

The specific aims of the Cancer Control Program are: 

Decrease the incidence and slow the progression of cancer

Improve the quality of life and increase survival for those who develop cancer

Crossing both aims is our focus on reducing health disparities across the cancer continuum. Within each aim, our research addresses 3 key stages:

1. Discovery
2. Translation
3. Dissemination

To decrease cancer incidence and slow its progression, our research focuses on: 

• The epidemiology of cancer
• Behavioral and pharmacological interventions
• Early detection

To improve the quality of life and increase survival of those who develop cancer, our research emphasizes: 

1. Epidemiologic studies of cancer survivors
2. Improving quality of life through symptom management and behavioral interventions
3. Patterns of care

In all areas of research we are committed to the unique populations of the region (e.g., African-Americans, Native Americans, Latino, low-income, rural).

For more information on our Cancer Control Program contact:

Nancy E. Avis, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy
Division of Public Health Sciences
Director, Cancer Control Program
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Piedmont Plaza II, 2nd floor
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1063
Telephone:  336-716-6974
Fax: 336-716-7554
E-mail:  navis@wfubmc.edu