Welcome to the Office of Cancer Survivorship Program, DCCPS
The NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) works to enhance the quality and length of survival of all persons diagnosed with cancer and to prevent, minimize, or manage adverse effects of cancer and its treatment.
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Upcoming Presentation
Register now for Dr. Armaiz-Peña’s presentation, Biopsychosocial Factors and Cancer: Impact on the Tumor Immune Microenvironment, on June 7, 2022, 2-3 p.m. ET.
CANCER CURRENTS BLOG
March 2022 — Good News and Cautions about Pregnancy for Childhood Cancer Survivors
These study results include good news for childhood cancer survivors about their likelihood to have a healthy baby, while also highlighting the need for specialized obstetric care.
OCS 25th Anniversary Report
The NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship: Twenty-five Years of Progress
The OCS 25th Anniversary Report highlights the history of the office, milestones in cancer survivorship research, and the continued growth of the field.
Funding Opportunities
About The Office of Cancer Survivorship
An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of life. There are many types of survivors, including those living with cancer and those free of cancer. This term is meant to capture a population of those with a history of cancer rather than to provide a label that may or may not resonate with individuals.
OCS works to promote a better understanding of unique needs of the growing population of cancer survivors, and to enhance our ability to address them.
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Featured Graph and Statistic
Rates of New Cancer Cases by Sex and Race/Ethnicity
For all cancers combined, Black men have the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses.
Cancer Survivor Statistics
It is estimated that there are 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. This represents approximately 5.0% of the population.