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Knowledge is Powerful

The Prevent Cancer Foundation has campaigned for cancer screenings for 30 years. These screening tests are integral to early detection, and early detection leads to…

Happy Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!

When we think of March, we think of winter ending, the sun shining and warm weather on its way, but we should also think about…

Yes, We Know, Another Six Weeks of Winter

It’s only February and 2015 has already experienced some severe winter storms. Snow has blanketed the Northeast, especially Boston, which received a record-breaking 78 inches…

February: Celebrating Black History Month and National Cancer Prevention Month

Did You Know… – cancer is the second leading cause of death for African-Americans? – three of the five most common cancers for African-Americans are…

Lessons Learned at the 2015 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium

This post was originally published here by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. As President and Founder of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, it is imperative…

Seek knowledge this October

(photo: Christopher John Sztybel ) Pink is everywhere during the month of October. Millions of women and men come together in solidarity during Breast Cancer…

Know your normal: 6 steps to combat gynecologic cancers

September marks the arrival of everyone’s favorite season, but it also marks the designated month for raising awareness of prostate cancer, gynecologic cancers and childhood…

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Many people are shy when it comes to discussing prostate cancer. Viewed as a personal, private disease, prostate cancer is too often discussed in hushed…

Focus on prevention

Both of my older brothers had colon cancer; the oldest died at 36 and the other lost his colon at 48. This was when my…

It’s not because I have to

Sunday, September 21st is the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s annual 5k Walk/Run, and I will again be participating, along with my family and friends. Not because…