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Communicate about the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative

Join the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) community and help raise awareness about our data sharing efforts. The content provided in this toolkit can be copied or used for inspiration.

Overview documents

Download these to help you spread the word about CCDI. You can also print, email, and share them with others.  

Sample social media posts

Whether you use the posts below or write your own, don’t forget to use our hashtag, #Data4ChildhoodCancer. Thank you for your support as we work to improve childhood cancer data sharing for the benefit of all young people with cancer.

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Sample CCDI overview tweet

  • To make faster progress in childhood cancer research, data sharing is critical. Learn how NCI’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative is addressing this important need. #Data4ChildhoodCancer

    Link your post to the CCDI home page.

Sample CCDI Data Ecosystem/CCDI Hub tweet

  • The Childhood Cancer Data Initiative is working to make data more accessible through the CCDI Data Ecosystem to help improve treatment and care. Access the tools and platforms in the ecosystem by heading to the CCDI Hub. #Data4ChildhoodCancer

    Link your post to the CCDI Hub home page.

Sample Molecular Characterization Initiative (MCI) tweet 

  • Newly diagnosed children and AYAs with certain cancer types can enroll in the CCDI Molecular Characterization Initiative. Participants get free, state-of-the-art molecular testing that can help inform treatment. Learn more. #Data4ChildhoodCancer

    Link your post to the MCI web page.

LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram

Sample CCDI overview post

  • NCI’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative is bringing together doctors, researchers, and families affected by cancer to help us learn from every young person and speed up medical advances for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer. Learn more. #Data4ChildhoodCancer 

    Link your post to the CCDI home page.

Sample CCDI Data Ecosystem/CCDI Hub post

  • The Childhood Cancer Data Initiative is improving data sharing and access through the CCDI Data Ecosystem to help researchers and providers improve cancer treatment and care. Access tools and platforms in the ecosystem by heading to the CCDI Hub. #Data4ChildhoodCancer 

    Link your post to the CCDI Hub home page.

Sample Molecular Characterization Initiative (MCI) post 

  • Newly diagnosed children, adolescents, and young adults with certain cancer types can enroll in the CCDI Molecular Characterization Initiative. Participants get free, state-of-the-art molecular testing that helps participants and doctors select the best and most appropriate treatment. Results could also inform what clinical trials a young person with cancer may be eligible for. The program will continue to expand over time. Learn more. #Data4ChildhoodCancer 

    Link your post to the MCI web page.

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