65% of Americans 21 years of age and older report not being up to date on at least one routine cancer screening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – In the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s first annual Early Detection Survey, 65% of Americans 21 years…
Statement from the Prevent Cancer Foundation on ovarian cancer prevention guidance
In January, the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) released new guidance in a consensus statement for ovarian cancer prevention recommending that those undergoing pelvic surgeries…
Prevent Cancer Foundation awards eight new research grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is pleased to announce funding for eight scientists who are researching…
Games Done Quick raises $2.6 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation at annual gaming marathon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – In the early hours of Sunday morning, January 15, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ)—an annual…
Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $300,000 in global cancer prevention grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces funding for two new cancer prevention and early detection projects in…
Entering a new era of innovation, Prevent Cancer Foundation announces a revitalized mission and vision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – In 1985, Carolyn “Bo” Aldigé embarked on a mission. Compelled by the memory of her…
National Cancer Institute Director and former Prevent Cancer Foundation board member Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., FACS announces breast cancer diagnosis
Earlier this week, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), announced her recent breast cancer diagnosis. The Prevent Cancer Foundation sends its…
Jody Hoyos named Chief Executive Officer of the Prevent Cancer Foundation as Carolyn “Bo” Aldigé transitions into Founder role; new board members announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® today announces Jody Hoyos has been named Chief Executive Officer as…
Andrea McKee, M.D. and the late Brady McKee, M.D. to be honored with the James L. Mulshine, M.D., National Leadership Award for ensuring equitable access to high quality lung cancer screenings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – Andrea McKee, M.D. and the late Brady McKee, M.D. will be honored with the James…
Response to NEJM study on colonoscopies
A recent study from the New England Journal of Medicine spurred headlines that colonoscopies are not as effective at preventing colorectal cancer deaths as previously…
