Power. Progress. Prevention. September 8, 2017
September 8, 2017 Senate holds hearings to discuss the future of health care The Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions (HELP) Committee, chaired by Senator…
American Indian and Alaska Native populations have higher cancer rates, lower screening rates than other Americans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Berry 703-519-2107 Lisa.Berry@preventcancer.org American Indian and Alaska Native populations have higher cancer rates, lower screening rates than other Americans Prevent…
ICYMI: September 8, 2017
Feature Story Cancer Pen Could Detect Tumors During Surgery in Seconds THURSDAY, September 7, 2017 (NBC News) — A handheld “pen” can detect cancer cells…
Prevent Cancer Foundation® awards $250,000 in community grants
Organizations across the country are doing extraordinary work to get at-risk communities the education and screenings they need to prevent cancer or detect it early….
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
As summer comes to an end it’s time to get serious, not just about work and other responsibilities, but about your health. September is Prostate…
ICYMI: September 1, 2017
Feature Story FDA Approves First Gene Therapy Treatment For Cancer WEDNESDAY, August 30, 2017 (TIME) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) followed the advice…
Are e-cigarettes safer than traditional cigarettes? New study aims to find out
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been growing in popularity the past few years, especially among teenagers who have never smoked regular cigarettes. The fun and fruity…
The Super Colon from coast to coast
The Prevent Cancer Super Colon® was on the road this summer to share information about colorectal cancer prevention and early detection with underserved communities. As…
Power. Progress. Prevention. August 25, 2017
August 25, 2017 Changes to open enrollment period for 2018 are coming! If you or someone you know is looking to sign up for health insurance…
ICYMI: August 25, 2017
Feature Story Could high doses of vitamin B supplements raise lung cancer risk? WEDNESDAY, August 23, 2017 (CBS News) — Men, and especially male smokers,…
