title: In conclusion: looking to the future of comprehensive cancer control.
abstract: The articles in this monograph illustrate the progress and successes of comprehensive cancer control (CCC) since our 2005 publication. The strides made in CCC demonstrate the energy and commitment of this nationwide movement to reduce the burden of cancer for all people. The purpose of this conclusion paper is to discuss the future of CCC, which promises a new emphasis on policy, primary prevention, public health, evidence-based interventions, and global health supported by advanced communication tools.
authors.affiliation: National Home Office, Health Promotions Department, American Cancer Society, 250 Williams Street, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. lbellei1@cancer.org
authors.forename: Lori
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Belle Isle
authors.forename: Marcus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Plescia
authors.forename: Madeline
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: La Porta
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Shepherd
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D003146:Communications Media; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States