I was set to run a marathon, then my doctor found highly precancerous cells
A goddess representing wisdom and strength, Athena provides an overwhelming presence in Greece and other parts of the world. I first learned of Athena while attending The United States Military Academy and immediately wanted to learn more about how to be someone of wisdom and strength. Over the years, I looked for experiences to test […]
An open letter to the brave 2019 No-Shavers
Between family reunions and Friendsgiving-galore, November can be a tough month to commit to stop shaving. With the holidays quickly approaching, we know it can be an even more difficult time to start a fundraiser and ask friends and family to pledge their support. However, you did, and we are thrilled to be part of […]
3 ways to help Stop Cancer Before It Starts on #GivingTuesday
The season of giving is upon us. Since 2012, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been deemed #GivingTuesday, a day that, in the midst of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, encourages people to do good and to give back. Over the past eight years, Giving Tuesday has grown from a simple idea into a […]
Congressional Families Program member LeeAnn Johnson hosts Cancer Prevention Day
On November 2, Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® Executive Council member LeeAnn Johnson (spouse of Rep. Bill Johnson, Ohio), in collaboration with Memorial Health System and the Congressional Families Program®, hosted a Cancer Prevention, Early Detection & Wellness Day in Marietta, Ohio. The public event featured cancer screenings, wellness demonstrations, healthy food samples and walk-through […]
No-Shave November: Impact and evolution
We’re halfway through November and so far, you’ve raised more than $650,000 for cancer research and early detection! To keep the momentum going, we wanted to look back and remember how this tradition all began. In 2007 the Hill family lost their father, Matthew Hill, after a yearlong battle with colorectal cancer. Matthew, a loving […]
Check your balls
This article originally appeared in the August 2018 edition of Cancer PreventionWorks. In February, Steven Eisner noticed an unusual firmness in his right testicle during a regular self-check. Since he’s a gamer and frequently participates in Awesome Games Done Quick, a video game marathon that has raised more than $6 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation®, […]
Drop your razor: No-Shave November is here
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—No-Shave November! Each autumn we team up with our friends at No-Shave November to encourage men and women around the world to drop their razors and spread awareness of cancer prevention—and raise money for important programs and research in the process. What one family started more than a […]
Celebrate Halloween with a healthy twist
Americans will spend more than $2.5 billion on Halloween candy this year, nearly as much as they’ll spend on costumes. That’s pretty scary! Even though we know sugar contributes to obesity and obesity is linked to increased cancer risk, it’s hard to avoid sweets on special occasions. But Halloween doesn’t have to be all about […]
Preventing liver cancer: What you can do for your liver this month
You’ve probably noticed October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but did you know this month is also Liver Cancer Awareness Month? Liver cancer is the fastest-rising cause of cancer death in the U.S. and the second-leading cause of cancer death globally. As we prepare to enter a new decade, you can take simple steps now […]
How simple dietary changes may help improve our odds against cancer
Nadja Pinnavaia, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of Plantable, a wellness platform that makes it simple and easy to change dietary habits. After her mother-in-law’s cancer diagnosis, she began researching food and nutrition in search of solutions beyond chemotherapy. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she’s sharing her story to help others understand how much lifestyle factors, […]
