The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a National Cancer Plan, developed by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Cancer Institute (NCI). The plan provides a framework for everyone—across the federal government and all of society—to collaborate in ending cancer as we know it, and to realize the vision laid out by Cancer Moonshot.
The National Cancer Plan was drafted by NCI and NIH, in collaboration with the Cancer Moonshot, HHS, and representatives from the cancer community. The plan includes eight essential goals and accompanying strategies that outline what must be accomplished to prevent more cancers, reduce deaths from the disease, and improve the lives of everyone after a diagnosis with cancer.
The National Cancer Plan’s eight goals are:
- Prevent Cancer
- Detect Cancers Early
- Develop Effective Treatments
- Eliminate Inequities
- Deliver Optimal Care
- Engage Every Person
- Maximize Data Utility
- Optimize the Workforce
