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Home > Clinical Trials and Research > Research Cancer Prevention and ControlMaking healty choices in terms of diet and exercise may help prevent the development of cancerCancer prevention research explores methods to control the risks associated with the development of cancer, by studying the impact of certain beahviors over others (such as the impact of diet and exercise) as well as the effectiveness of early detection. Vic Strecher, Ph.D. is the Associate Director for the Cancer Prevention and Control Program. Dr. Strecher is also the Director of the Center for Health Communications Research (CHCR), which is focused not only on cancer prevention and control, but also "integrate technology, art, and behavioral science to create and research health interventions that inspire informed health decisions, broaden access to health information and advance the field of health education." Cancer Prevention and Control has two sub-fields of inquiry:
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