Prevention and
Communication Research

To make real strides in prevention, it’s important to understand what factors lower cancer risk as well as how best to turn this knowledge into effective messages for the public.  The Center is dedicated to advancing both of these fields through a variety of activities.

Speaker Series
Why our fears don't match the facts
Report on David Ropeik’s presentation on what drives people’s perceptions of risk.

Health communication for the promotion of healthy lifestyles
Report on a panel discussion about translating knowledge into effective messages that result in behavior change.

Communicating risk probabilities
Report on Dr. Neil Weinstein’s talk on accurately presenting risks that individuals can understand and then use to make health decisions.

Risk prediction models for breast, ovarian and skin cancers: From epidemiology to prevention messages
Report on Center Director, Dr. Graham Colditz’s presentation on predicting cancer risk in individuals.

Creating synergy in the application of community-based cancer control
Report on Randy Schwartz’s discussion on improving cancer prevention efforts by bridging the gap between researchers and practitioners.


Ask the Experts
Interpreting estimates of personal risk
Dr. Beverly Rockhill’s insight on making personal health decisions based on the results of scientific studies.


Resources
Best of the web
Links to some of the most relevant and helpful resources available on risk communication.