Cancer

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Cancer is a leading cause of death in Vermont. Each year more than 3,600 Vermonters are diagnosed with some form of cancer.

Cancer in Vermont The Division of Health Statistics and Informatics conducts surveillance of cancer among Vermonters and creates data products to assist in making data-driven decisions for cancer prevention and control. Cancer is a group of more than 100 diseases...

Cancer Registry data are used to monitor efforts to reduce the burden of cancers among all Vermonters.

Once cancer is diagnosed, prompt and thorough medical treatment and complementary care are essential to prolonging a patient’s life, decreasing side effects and improving quality of life.

Early detection of cancer in people without symptoms (also called screening) can help to find and treat cancer early, leading to better outcomes. Promoting nationally recognized screening tests is a priority for the Vermont Department of Health. All Vermont adults...

Cancer develops gradually as a result of many different factors related to lifestyle choices, environment and genetics. Anyone can develop cancer, but many cancers can be prevented.

Most Vermonters who smoke want to quit. You may be one of them, or know someone who is trying to quit tobacco. With the right tools and support, you can do it.

A cancer survivor is anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the rest of their life.

With the high prevalence in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette, e-cigs or vapes) and nicotine pouch use among youth, teens and young adults, the Health Department Tobacco Control Program is working to prevent initiation of nicotine products and reduce vaping of all...