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The Cancer Awareness Program spans the
continental US and reaches from Hawaii
to Puerto Rico to Saipan.
States with CAP
States without CAP
How do Mayors promote
Cancer Awareness?
•They conduct public information campaigns and
events.
•They support screening and treatment.
•They form local coalitions.
•They fundraise.
•They provide self-example.
What are the outcomes
of the Cancer Awareness
Program?
•A force of close to 300 Mayors
is conducting a national public
health initiative that has
increased cancer awareness and
screening.
•Millions of people have been reached
by the Mayors’ public service
announcements promoting breast and
prostate cancer awareness and early
detection.
•Cancer-survivor Mayors are using
their survivorship for advocacy,
particularly for the underserved.
•Cancer is a priority issue within
the U.S. Conference of Mayors.