5 questions you’re hesitant to ask the gynecologist
If a visit to the gynecologist has ever been a source of anxiety and uncertainty for you, you’re not alone. It can feel daunting to…
Lung cancer screening on wheels: Congressional Families Program catches up with LUCAS
In November, the West Virginia University (WVU) Cancer Institute welcomed my colleague Kyra Meister and me, along with Charlie Capito (married to Sen. Shelly Moore…
From grant writing to groundbreaking: Dr. Rubén Pío’s lung cancer research journey
How can we ensure vibrant new approaches to cancer prevention and early detection continue to emerge? We do it by supporting early-career scientists. Not only…
From awareness to action: Cancer prevention at the YMCA
For many people, getting screened for cancer can be so fear-inducing that they simply don’t do it. We confronted the tendency toward avoidance at our…
Meet Scout, Executive Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network
While November was Transgender Awareness Month, at the National LGBT Cancer Network, “it’s a 12 month push on this point.” That’s according to Scout (they/he),…
I never knew my mom had cancer: Caitlin’s story
I’ve always been searching for knowledge. From a young age, I was curious about space, animals, art, science—and especially the medical field. But I did…
I didn’t have COVID – I had lung cancer: Kim’s story
My cough began in the spring of 2020, shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was healthy and active, didn’t smoke, and worked…
Four community programs making a difference when it comes to breast cancer
Every day, the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s partners in prevention are hard at work to help carry out our mission of empowering people to stay ahead…
Preventing cancer can be a family affair: Ali’s story
CW: Infertility Between my parents, my daughter and me, you could say preventing cancer is a family affair. It started with my dad, Max. When…
Championing health equity: Gilead Sciences’ commitment to breast cancer
This post has been sponsored by Gilead Sciences as part of their sponsorship of the 2023 Prevent Cancer Gala. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a…
