2012 CDC National Cancer Conference: Uniting Systems, Policy and Practice in Cancer Prevention and Control

The 2012 CDC National Cancer Conference will be held August 21-23 in Washington, DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.

The theme of the 2012 CDC National Cancer Conference is: "Uniting Systems, Policy & Practice in Cancer Prevention and Control." This theme was chosen to reinforce and reflect the need to:

• Explore the implications of a changing health system on cancer prevention and control and discuss how to prepare and maximize opportunities.
• Discuss impact of disparities on access and quality of cancer prevention and control with a focus on innovative systems and policies to reduce disparities.
• Share the newest innovations in research and technology regarding cancer prevention, treatment, care and survivorship.
• Highlight global cancer initiatives and discuss how domestic organizations can benefit from and contribute to meeting global needs.
• Discuss cancer prevention topics with a focus on primary prevention.
• Discuss and identify how to effectively address cancer survivorship across the continuum.

The overall objectives of the 2012 CDC National Cancer Conference are to:

• Apply strategies to expand and improve the role of public health agencies and practitioners in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliation.
• Translate research to practice to improve public health.
• Inform and engage policy makers on key cancer prevention and control priorities.

In addition, CDC will hold ancillary meetings on Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.