Success Stories

Comprehensive cancer control programs are working in communities across the nation to promote healthy lifestyles, support recommended cancer screenings, educate people about cancer symptoms, increase access to quality cancer care, and enhance cancer survivors’ quality of life. These stories illustrate the strength of comprehensive cancer control and highlight some of the extraordinary work NCCCP-funded programs have done in collaboration with their community partners. We hope they inspire readers and spark new ideas to continue the mission of the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.

Latest Success Stories*

Indiana[PDF-186KB]
Completing Streets to Impact Cancer in Indiana
Iowa[PDF-297KB]
Health Grants Address Body and Soul in Iowa’s African-American Community
Kansas[PDF-247KB]
Pool Cool: Skin Cancer Meets Its Match
Louisiana[PDF-353KB]
Coalitions Combine Forces for Cleaner Air in New Orleans
Wyoming[PDF-478KB]
Families Find Survivorship Support at Camp Courage Wyoming

Previously Published Collections

Stories of Success (2012)[PDF-2.3MB]

Stories of Success (2010)[PDF-1.4MB]

*Success stories are written by state public health officials and produced in collaboration with CDC using the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s Success Stories tool.