The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced the Texas Lone Star Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan 2027-2032, a five-year roadmap developed by a statewide coalition of health systems, academic institutions, and community organizations. The plan aims to reduce Texas cervical cancer incidence to fewer than four new cases per 100,000 women per year by 2032.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 7, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterLead organization announcing the plan
Cancer Alliance of Texas Cervical Cancer Elimination Priority Area WorkgroupDeveloped the plan
Ernest Hawk, M.D.Vice president and division head of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences at UT MD Anderson
The facts
Plan was unveiled at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) 2026 Innovations Conference.12Stated by 2 sources
Plan developed from survey of Texas stakeholders and virtual summit of more than 250 participants.12Stated by 2 sources
More than 40 coalition members signed a joint declaration outlining their own commitments.12Stated by 2 sources
Elimination defined as fewer than four new cases per 100,000 women per year.12Stated by 2 sources
Texas currently has incidence rate of 9.5 per 100,000, compared with 7.5 nationally.12Stated by 2 sources
Texas ranks eighth in nation for cervical cancer incidence and sixth for mortality.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Ernest Hawk, M.D. Texas has tools to prevent nearly every case of cervical cancer.12
Ernest Hawk, M.D. Elimination is within reach with innovations like HPV self-collection.12
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
New statewide plan aims to eliminate cervical cancer in Texas by 2032
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