Dr. Monica Bertagnolli nominated to lead NIH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – President Biden announced this week his intent to nominate Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., FACS, to be…
Prevent Cancer Foundation responds to new draft recommendations from USPSTF on breast cancer screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Tuesday released new draft recommendations on breast cancer screening. These draft recommendations lower the breast cancer screening…
Skin Cancer Awareness Month calls attention to importance of annual skin checks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but according to a recent survey from the Prevent…
First Lady Jill Biden celebrates Prevent Cancer Foundation’s bipartisan Congressional Families Program working to advance cancer prevention and early detection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Washington, D.C. – As part of the Biden Administration’s Cancer Moonshot, First Lady Jill Biden joined the Prevent…
First Lady Jill Biden to Join Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program Reception
For Immediate Release April 14, 2023 On Wednesday, April 19th, at 6:15 PM, as part of the Biden Administration’s Cancer Moonshot, First Lady Jill Biden…
Prevent Cancer Foundation champions introduction of Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act in the House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, congressional leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced bipartisan legislation that recognizes emerging…
U.S. District Court ruling threatens access to free, lifesaving cancer screenings under the Affordable Care Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor struck down a requirement in the Affordable Care Act…
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…
