Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients Program Makes a Difference

Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients celebrates 10 years

Imagine being diagnosed with cancer, going through chemotherapy, and then getting sidelined by an infection. Unfortunately, for people with cancer, this is a serious and potential side effect of chemotherapy. CDC’s Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients (PICP) program provides resources on how to lower the risk of infection. The PICP program is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, and continues to provide evidence-based resources for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

To celebrate this milestone, the program has developed its first-ever public service announcement (PSA) highlighting the importance of infection prevention during chemotherapy and tips on how people with cancer can lower their infection risk. A new blog post by Dr. Lisa Richardson, director of CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, celebrates the program’s success and encourages people with cancer to stay positive and know the steps they can take to lower their risk of infection during chemotherapy. Learn more about the PICP program and its new PSA.