CDOC was created specifically to develop and implement Californiaās Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan (the state cancer plan). The state cancer plan is a strategic plan to reduce the cancer burden in our state, and is designed to provide guidance to individuals and organizations spanning a wide range of health and social disciplines that can play a role in reducing the burden of cancer. Through a coordinated and integrated approach, CDOC implements planned strategies outlined in the state cancer plan to reduce cancer in our state.
CDOC is comprised of representatives from a variety of organizations, constituencies, and interest areas in cancer prevention and control. Representation of this diverse group includes state and local governments; private and nonprofit organizations; health, medical, and business communities, and academic institutions; researchers; cancer survivors; caregivers and advocates. CDOC is administered by the California Department of Public Health and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
To reduce cancer suffering and mortality in California through risk reduction, early detection, better treatment and enhanced survivorship.
- Decrease the incidence and mortality rates of cancer.
- Increase the quality of life for cancer survivors
- Serve as the California forum for critical cancer control issues.
- Implement the objectives and strategies detailed in California's Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan.
CDOC Priorities
- Increase colorectal cancer screening
- Reduce the prevalence of obesity
- Accelerate uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- Address survivorship needs
- Reduce health disparities
Visit our California Dialogue on Cancer webpage.