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Cancer is one of the most preventable life-threatening diseases facing Americans today. You can significantly reduce your risk for cancer by:


Early Detection of Cancer is Critical.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation encourages women to continue breast cancer screening in accordance with guidelines from the American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen for the Cure which recommend screening using mammography and clinical breast examination for all women beginning at age 40. We encourage women to discuss the recent changes to the US Preventive Services Task Force Guidelines with their health care providers. However, the Prevent Cancer Foundation advocates that regular screening and breast self exams in accordance with ACS guidelines is an effective approach to detecting breast cancers in their earliest, most treatable stages. Full statement »

2010 Dialogue for Action

Save the DateDialogue for Action™ on Colorectal Cancer Screening: Prevention Hits the Headlines. The 12th annual conference will occur on March 24-26, 2010, in Maryland at the Baltimore Renaissance Harborplace Hotel. Read more »

Pledge to Screen Your Boobs & Enter to Win a Pink Vespa™!

Vespa Enter to win a pink Vespa™! Our Screen Your Boobs Campaign aims to increase awareness that early detection and screening can help to stop breast cancer before it strikes. Your donations toward this campaign will help us spread the word to women everywhere that taking active control of your health can significantly reduce your risk for cancer. Enter here »

Pledge to Screen and Confess!

If caught early, cervical cancer is 90% beatable.As part of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, receive free cervical cancer screening guidelines, pledge to get screened and confess some of your craziest moments. Share Confess! with your friends and become part of a community of 6,000 women who have pledged to get screened for cervical cancer. Read more »

Kaleidoscope Program Honors Women's Fortitude

Prevent Cancer Foundation - Kaleidoscope The Prevent Cancer Foundation is partnering with Kaleidoscope, a program celebrating women and the roles they play in the battle against cancer as patients, caregivers, and advocates airs on FOX on Thanksgiving Day. Read more »

Take a Tour Through the SuperColon

Prevent Cancer SuperColon on The Doctors ShowThursday, September 24th, The Doctors featured the Prevent Cancer Super Colon™. Dr. Travis opened the program sitting inside the Super Colon. Later, a gastroenterologist gives a guided tour pointing out normal tissue, polyps, and cancerous tissue. Watch the clip.

The Prevent Cancer SuperColon™ Tour

Walk through a giant colon to learn about colon health, maladies, and colorectal. Learn prevention tips, the importance of colorectal cancer screening, cancer symptoms, and treatment options. The Prevent Cancer SuperColon™ travels to communities across America to share the message that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable.

 

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The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is cancer prevention and early detection through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved.

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