September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer occurring in men. In New Hampshire, between 2006-2010, 28% of new cancer diagnoses in men and 11% of cancer deaths were due to prostate cancer. See NH Cancer Report 2006-2010.

The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against routine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)-based screening for prostate cancer. Men should discuss their risk and need for screening with their health care provider.

The 2015-2020 NH Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan supports shared decision making, a collaborative process that allows patients and their providers to make health care decisions together. The Shared Decision Making rack card and Prostate Cancer: Take Time to Decide infographic are examples of resources that might be useful to you.

New Hampshire Cancer Plan Implementation Funding Announcement 2017

We are pleased to announce the availability of funding for implementation activities related to the "2015-2020 NH Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan".

The purpose of this funding for 2017-18 is to support evidence-based strategies or promising practices that directly link to objectives identified in the current NH Cancer Plan and will advance the implementation of the Plan. Activities must use a policy, systems, or environmental change (PSE) strategy that offers opportunities to further develop community partnerships and/or advance health equity. 

Required Letter of Intent must be received no later than 4:30 PM, EST on Friday August 25, 2017 via email. It should be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..