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Cancer
In this section:
Prevention
Early Detection & Screening
Cancer Treatment & Care
Survivorship & End of Life Care
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Cancer is any disease where uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs in the body. Approximately four out of 10 people in the U.S. will develop cancer in their lifetime.
In Vermont each year, approximately 3,900 Vermonters are diagnosed and 1,300 die from some form of cancer. The Vermont Department of Health cancer programs work with the statewide cancer coalition,
Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC)
and other parnters to reduce the burden of cancer in the state.
To see how we're doing in Vermont:
Cancer Performance Scorecard
What causes cancer?
Cancer develops gradually as a result of many different factors related to lifestyle choices, environment and genetics. Anyone can develop cancer, including children. However, the risk of being diagnosed with cancer increases with age, and most cancers occur in adults who are older. Behaviors such as tobacco use, alcohol use, diet, physical inactivity, and overexposure to sunlight can increase the risk of developing certain cancers.
When cancer is found and treated early, a person’s chance for survival is much better. Screening tests, including those available for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancers, help to detect cancer at an early stage when treatment works best.
The Vermont Cancer Plan
The
2025 Vermont Cancer Plan
is Vermont’s roadmap for addressing cancer with the goals of
preventing
,
detecting
and
treating
cancer, as well as
improving the lives of cancer survivors and their families
.
The plan represents the work of the Vermont Department of Health's Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer and many other organizations and individuals throughout the state. Our goal is to reduce the burden of cancer in the state over the next five years.
Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer
VTAAC is a growing coalition of organizations and individuals that speaks with one voice about reducing cancer risks, increasing early detection of cancer, increasing access to quality cancer treatment, and improving the quality of life for cancer survivors. The Vermont Cancer Plan guides the activities of the coalition, which are focused on reaching VTAAC’s ultimate goal: reducing the burden of cancer in Vermont. For more information about becoming a member of VTAAC, go to
VTAAC.org
Cancer Data and Statistics
The Health Department carries out surveillance to measure the burden of cancer in Vermont to help us and our many partners to effectively reduce the impact of cancer statewide.
A comprehensive collection of health data is used to monitor cancer in Vermont. The
Vermont Cancer Registry
, a statewide cancer surveillance system, collects information on all cases of cancer diagnosed and treated in Vermont. Other sources of data, such as
population health surveys
and
vital records
provide high-quality cancer reporting.
Find Vermont cancer data, reports and publications
Evaluation Plan and Reports
Evaluation is a fundamental component of the Vermont Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, VTAAC and the Vermont Cancer Plan.
An evaluation plan has been developed to help understand what is working to improve cancer outcomes and inform the vision, goals and objectives of future efforts. In addition, status reports on Vermont Cancer Plan measures are published annually to direct and inform partners and activities.
Vermont Cancer Plan Status Report – Year 2
Vermont Cancer Plan Status Report – Year 1
2022–2027 Evaluation Plan
July 2023–June 2024 Evaluation Plan
Vermont Cancer Coalition (VTAAC) 2023 Membership Survey Report
2023–2024 Evaluation Report
2022–2023 Evaluation Report
2021–2022 Evaluation Report
2020–2021 Evaluation Report
Important Links
Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC)
CDC Cancer Prevention & Control
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
You First
3-4-50: Prevent Chronic Disease
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Survivorship & End of Life Care
A cancer survivor is anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of...
Cancer Treatment & Care
Once cancer is diagnosed, prompt and thorough medical treatment and complementary care are essential to...
Early Detection & Screening
Early detection of cancer in people without symptoms (also called screening) can help to find...
Prevention
Cancer develops gradually as a result of many different factors related to lifestyle choices, environment...
Subscribe to Cancer
Last Updated:
April 1, 2026
Skip to main content
MENU
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Translations for you
Cancer
In this section:
Prevention
Early Detection & Screening
Cancer Treatment & Care
Survivorship & End of Life Care
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Cancer is any disease where uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs in the body. Approximately four out of 10 people in the U.S. will develop cancer in their lifetime.
In Vermont each year, approximately 3,900 Vermonters are diagnosed and 1,300 die from some form of cancer. The Vermont Department of Health cancer programs work with the statewide cancer coalition,
Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC)
and other parnters to reduce the burden of cancer in the state.
To see how we're doing in Vermont:
Cancer Performance Scorecard
What causes cancer?
Cancer develops gradually as a result of many different factors related to lifestyle choices, environment and genetics. Anyone can develop cancer, including children. However, the risk of being diagnosed with cancer increases with age, and most cancers occur in adults who are older. Behaviors such as tobacco use, alcohol use, diet, physical inactivity, and overexposure to sunlight can increase the risk of developing certain cancers.
When cancer is found and treated early, a person’s chance for survival is much better. Screening tests, including those available for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancers, help to detect cancer at an early stage when treatment works best.
The Vermont Cancer Plan
The
2025 Vermont Cancer Plan
is Vermont’s roadmap for addressing cancer with the goals of
preventing
,
detecting
and
treating
cancer, as well as
improving the lives of cancer survivors and their families
.
The plan represents the work of the Vermont Department of Health's Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer and many other organizations and individuals throughout the state. Our goal is to reduce the burden of cancer in the state over the next five years.
Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer
VTAAC is a growing coalition of organizations and individuals that speaks with one voice about reducing cancer risks, increasing early detection of cancer, increasing access to quality cancer treatment, and improving the quality of life for cancer survivors. The Vermont Cancer Plan guides the activities of the coalition, which are focused on reaching VTAAC’s ultimate goal: reducing the burden of cancer in Vermont. For more information about becoming a member of VTAAC, go to
VTAAC.org
Cancer Data and Statistics
The Health Department carries out surveillance to measure the burden of cancer in Vermont to help us and our many partners to effectively reduce the impact of cancer statewide.
A comprehensive collection of health data is used to monitor cancer in Vermont. The
Vermont Cancer Registry
, a statewide cancer surveillance system, collects information on all cases of cancer diagnosed and treated in Vermont. Other sources of data, such as
population health surveys
and
vital records
provide high-quality cancer reporting.
Find Vermont cancer data, reports and publications
Evaluation Plan and Reports
Evaluation is a fundamental component of the Vermont Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, VTAAC and the Vermont Cancer Plan.
An evaluation plan has been developed to help understand what is working to improve cancer outcomes and inform the vision, goals and objectives of future efforts. In addition, status reports on Vermont Cancer Plan measures are published annually to direct and inform partners and activities.
Vermont Cancer Plan Status Report – Year 2
Vermont Cancer Plan Status Report – Year 1
2022–2027 Evaluation Plan
July 2023–June 2024 Evaluation Plan
Vermont Cancer Coalition (VTAAC) 2023 Membership Survey Report
2023–2024 Evaluation Report
2022–2023 Evaluation Report
2021–2022 Evaluation Report
2020–2021 Evaluation Report
Important Links
Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC)
CDC Cancer Prevention & Control
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
You First
3-4-50: Prevent Chronic Disease
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Survivorship & End of Life Care
A cancer survivor is anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of...
Cancer Treatment & Care
Once cancer is diagnosed, prompt and thorough medical treatment and complementary care are essential to...
Early Detection & Screening
Early detection of cancer in people without symptoms (also called screening) can help to find...
Prevention
Cancer develops gradually as a result of many different factors related to lifestyle choices, environment...
Subscribe to Cancer
Last Updated:
April 1, 2026