Published on February 22, 2022
When you dedicate your gift in honor, memory or celebration of someone, their legacy will be toward a world where no one dies of cancer. Together, let’s make that world a reality.
Can you really lower your risk of cancer? The good news is yes! It may surprise you that up to 50% of cancer diagnoses and about 50% of cancer deaths can be prevented with the knowledge we have right now. Learn more about cancer prevention and early detection, and take action today.
Have you registered for the Prevent Cancer Health Fair and 5k Walk/Run yet? we are excited to be returning in person to Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Can’t join us in the nation’s capital? Register and participate virtually! This year, all kids 12 and under are FREE, so bring your entire family–dogs, too–for a day of exercise, education and fun. Register today.
On February 2, President Biden announced ambitious goals to reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years, improve the experience of people and their families living with and surviving cancer and ultimately “end cancer as we know it.” The supercharged Cancer Moonshot offers a considerable opportunity to make progress in preventing cancer, detecting it early and drastically decreasing the number lives lost to cancer every year. Read our statement of support.
Join us in person at the 2022 Prevent Cancer Dialogue, June 9-10, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Va.! Hear from well-known experts and engaging speakers on important trending topics in cancer prevention and early detection. Be part of valuable conversations with colleagues and leaders in the field. Register before March 31 to receive the early bird rate.
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is please to announce funding for seven scientists who are researching cancer prevention and early detection. Each scientist has been awarded $100,000 for two years. Areas of focus include the blood, breast, cervix, colon, liver and lung. Click here for more detailed information about their projects.
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