Program Aims
Identify biological and molecular factors and social determinants contributing to cancer burden
Members of the Cancer Control Program use local and national databases and primary data from patients and communities to examine stress, immunologic factors, health behaviors, neighborhood and other structural factors, and social and health policy mechanisms, and interactions among these, that drive poor and disparate outcomes.
Identify and address health system mechanisms associated with cancer care access, outcomes, and inequities
A research focus of the Cancer Control Program is to identify health care and health system factors that foster inequitable access and care, or impact patient reported outcomes and develop health delivery interventions and policies to improve cancer care and outcomes in our catchment area and beyond.
Develop and test interventions to decrease cancer burden and minimize inequities
Members of the Cancer Control Program work with the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement to engage patients and community members, in a bi-directional manner, to develop behavioral interventions, conduct rigorous randomized trials to test their efficacy, address community identified challenges, and sustain research efforts in community and clinical settings.
MCW Blood Cancer Researchers Lead Efforts to Reduce Disparities in Access to Lifesaving Treatment
A new study reveals barriers underserved patients face in accessing stem cell transplants, laying a foundation for developing targeted programs that advance health equity.
Every Day Counts Study Improves Life for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
The 16-week lifestyle intervention aims to understand what happens when women with breast cancer make small, manageable changes to how they eat, move, and manage their health.
The Connection Between Redlining, Race, Bias, and Breast Cancer
MCW Cancer Center’s Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, MS, and a team of investigators are conducting research to understand how neighborhood characteristics (such as socioeconomic status, racial segregation, home ownership and walkability) influence cancer rates and levels of survivorship.
Transgender and Nonbinary People, and Providers, Benefit from Better Awareness of Screening Guidelines
Screenings help catch cancer early, resulting in more promising health outcomes. While the transgender and nonbinary population is growing, the majority are unsure of when and whether to be screened. A new study points to the need for greater cancer education and care.
Program Leaders
