The Prevention Program's guiding principles are to fund evidence-based interventions across the prevention continuum for any cancer types that are culturally appropriate for the target population and validated by documented research or applied evidence.

Overview

We can prevent approximately half of all cancers. However, the ability to reduce cancer death rates depends, in part, on more broadly applying evidence-based prevention interventions currently available. CPRIT's prevention grant awards make it possible for prevention interventions and services to reach more Texans to decrease the burden of cancer. Through its Prevention Program, CPRIT invests in effective community-based interventions so that new technologies and services are made available across the state, with priority given to areas and populations that are underserved.

Because of proven prevention interventions, early detection, and better treatments, we are seeing steadily declining mortality rates. Texas has seen a drop in the death rates from cancer by almost fourteen percent between 2010 and 2018 (the latest data available); this translates to nearly 25,580 averted deaths. This is due to the efforts of everyone in the state who is addressing cancer incidence and mortality.

Preventing cancers or detecting them early also provides economic benefits to the state. According to The Perryman Group, every $1 spent through CPRIT for screening and prevention leads to $29.08 in treatment cost-savings, preserved productivity, and other economic benefits through earlier detection of cancers.

Portfolio Maps

The maps below offer a "snapshot" of the county of residence of people served and major focus areas of currently active CPRIT Prevention projects. Individual projects may offer additional services.

Resources for Cancer Prevention and Control

Cancer Statistics

Cancer incidence and mortality in Texas

• Texas Cancer Registry Cancer Statistics and Research Data

Designated Medically Underserved Areas, Health Professional Shortage Areas and Non-metropolitan Areas of Texas

• Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA)
• Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA)
• Texas Health Facts Profiles, Center for Health Statistics

Evidence-Based Strategies, Programs, and Clinical Recommendations

Resources by topic

• Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T.
• Research-Tested Intervention Programs
• The Community Guide

Clinical Recommendations

• US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Effective communication tools for public education and outreach programs

• Making Health Communication Programs Work – National Cancer Institute
• Social Media Tools, Guidelines & Best Practices – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sustainability of Projects

• Program Sustainability Assessment Tool, Washington University in St. Louis
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The Program Sustainability Assessment Tool
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Using the Program Sustainability Tool to Assess and Plan for Sustainability

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HPV Vaccinations for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Dr. Aubree Shay discusses efforts to increase HPV vaccinations among childhood cancer survivors who are at an increased risk of developing HPV related cancers later in life.

Contacts

Ramona Magid
Chief Prevention Officer

Carlton Allen
Program Manager for Prevention

Phone: 512-626-2358
Email: prevention@cprit.texas.gov