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KCP is committed to participating in cancer control research. Operating within a comprehensive cancer control model based on research and cancer data, KCP:
- Helps communities use Kentucky Cancer Registry data to identify their cancer problems and to design effective interventions.
- Conducts research with partners to evaluate the effectiveness of existing cancer control resources and develop new programs.
- Links Kentuckians to national education and outreach programs that are evidence-based, best practices.
- Identifies opportunities to apply for funding to support research that will lead to enhanced cancer resources and services in Kentucky communities.
- Educates patients and the public about clinical trials, research studies that involve new cancer treatment, and promotes participation.
- Explains medical research, serving as a bridge between scientific breakthroughs and public understanding.
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