Data gathered by the Cancer Registry are used by the Surveillance and Epidemiology Branch for statistical and research purposes, and results of these analyses are utilized by program planners, decision and policy makers, and legislators in the development of strategic plans for fighting cancer among District of Columbia residents. An annual report on the Incidence and Mortality is produced containing District-wide age and ward data, and the 1996 Report is available on this website . The Cancer Control and Prevention Branch is responsible for the development of other cancer control and prevention programs such as Breast and Cervical Cancer, and Prostate Cancer programs. The D.C. Cancer Registry is a population-based cancer registry and, as a surveillance program, covers all D.C. residents of all ages.
Strict confidentiality is maintained.
The Prostate Cancer Program provides public awareness information to District men aged 40 years and older. The District of Columbia ranks first among all states for breast and cervical cancer mortality. Services are available to women who are residents and have limited or no health insurance. Transportation to and from medical appointments is available. Women not eligible for Project WISH are given the telephone numbers of other free and low cost programs in the metropolitan area.