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…
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…
What this doctor wants you to know about breast density
What is breast density and how does it play into your cancer risk? I’m Dr. Debra Miller, an oncologist married to Congressman Richard McCormick of…
Conquering cancer in Kenya: Visiting the inspiring women of KILELE Health
“I’m afraid of getting screened for cancer because what if I have it?” That’s the reason some people give for not following cancer screening guidelines….
What does your breast density mean
Breast density. You may have heard about it on the news or saw the words on your recent mammogram report. But do you know what…
Three things you might not know about how cancer affects Indigenous peoples
Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to honor, celebrate and learn about the 9.7 million Indigenous, or American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN), identified people…
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…
