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Colorectal cancer researcher spotlight: Dr. Francesca Gany and “FITx3”

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. The good news? It is also one of the few cancers that is preventable through…

A Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month message from Dr. Laura Cassidy, spouse of Senator Bill Cassidy

Do you know the recommended age to begin colorectal cancer screening is 45? I’m Dr. Laura Cassidy, a retired cancer surgeon and I’m married to…

You never forget your first time…getting a colonoscopy

The day I turned 45, my social media feeds were immediately peppered with ads for Cologuard and reminders to get screened for colorectal cancer. It…

Overcoming transportation barriers to cancer screening

Transportation is a primary barrier for accessing health care, including cancer prevention and early detection services, predominately affecting rural Americans. Over 46 million Americans live…

Black History Month: Pioneers in Prevention

This Black History Month, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is honoring four pioneers in prevention—Black oncologists who persevered against racial barriers and revolutionized cancer prevention and…

A Black History Month message from Conan Harris, spouse of U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley

This month, Black History Month, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history. Hello, my name is Conan Harris, spouse…

Mensaje del Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Cuello Uterino de la Dra. Esther Reynoso, esposa del Representante de los Estados Unidos Lou Correa

Did you know cervical cancer could one day be eliminated? Hi, I’m Dr. Esther Reynoso, an OB/GYN, spouse of Rep. Lou Correa of California, and…

Ask the expert: Q&A with Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Suzanne Miller, Ph.D.

Cervical cancer is a highly preventable cancer. In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a global call to action to eliminate cervical cancer within the…

You never forget your first time…getting a mammogram

​​​​When I called the radiology center listed on my mammogram order first-thing one Monday morning, I expected to be put on hold, allowing me time…

The future of lung cancer screening

This post is sponsored by the American Lung Association as part of their support of the 2022 Quantitative Imaging Workshop. Lung cancer is the world’s…