The Meyer Cancer Center’s (MCC) catchment area, shown in the colored regions on the map below, is a center-defined geographic area that guides our research, outreach, and community engagement priorities. Approximately 74% of MCC’s annual cancer cases originate from this catchment area, with a greater proportion of cases coming from Brooklyn and Queens compared to Manhattan. Within this area, MCC has identified several high-priority neighborhoods that experience a disproportionate cancer burden. These neighborhoods are the focus of intensified outreach, education, and partnership efforts to help reduce cancer-related inequities.
Characteristics of the Population in MCC’s Catchment Area
The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement actively collects and analyzes data from both existing sources and our own community surveys. This information helps us identify cancer-related disparities and ensure that Meyer Cancer Center’s research directly reflects the needs of the communities we serve. If you need community data or would like to collaborate on data-driven initiatives, reach out to us at meyercancercoe@med.cornell.edu.
