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Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $1 million in new research grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister kyra.meister@preventcancer.org  703-836-1746 Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is pleased to announce new funding for ten scientists who are…

Games Done Quick raises over $2.5 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation at annual gaming marathon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – After convening virtually for the last three years, the prominent gaming event Awesome Games Done…

Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $380,000 in global innovation grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces funding for four global grants supporting innovative cancer prevention and…

Confusion about insurance coverage for cervical cancer screenings contributes to missed screening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – Cervical cancer: What was once the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the…

Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel join Prevent Cancer Foundation board of directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces the election of Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel to the…

Congressional Families Program to visit WVU Cancer Institute’s LUCAS unit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Morgantown, W.Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® will visit LUCAS, the WVU Cancer…

Prevent Cancer Foundation responds to new lung cancer screening guidelines issued by the American Cancer Society

Yesterday, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released new lung cancer screening guidelines, recommending lung cancer screening for nearly five million more people. Under the new…

Matthijs Oudkerk, M.D., Ph.D., to be honored with the James L. Mulshine, M.D., International Leadership Award for instrumental role ensuring global acceptance of lung cancer screening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – Kicking off Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Prevent Cancer Foundation will honor Professor Matthijs Oudkerk…

Confusion around lung cancer screening contributes to low screening rates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. despite effective screening…

Prevent Cancer Foundation raises more than $2 million for cancer prevention and early detection at annual Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Washington, D.C. – Jordanian royalty graced the stage at the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 29th Annual Gala. Her Royal…