Prevent Cancer Foundation announces winners of fourth annual National Colorectal Cancer Screening Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Elizabeth Hoffler (703) 519-2116 Elizabeth.Hoffler@preventcancer.org The Alaska Colorectal Cancer Partnership’s video testimonials project receives top prize. (ALEXANDRIA,…
Five of the healthiest cheeses
You don’t normally see cheese on healthy food lists, but it’s part of pretty much everyone’s diet. No matter how healthy I eat, there is…
Senate Special Committee on Aging holds “Fight against Cancer” hearing
On Wednesday, May 7, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on Capitol Hill to address “The Fight Against Cancer: Challenges, Progress and…
‘Pinning’ my way to prevention
Pinterest is one of my favorite social media outlets, especially for collecting quotes. This week, I pinned some of my favorite motivational quotes and pictures…
Congressional spouses attend briefing on military health initiatives
On March 13, the Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program, a program of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, teamed up with leaders from the Department of Defense…
Best-ever Dialogue for Action!
Last week, the Prevent Cancer Foundation held its 2014 Dialogue for Action™: Right-Sizing Cancer Screening on March 20 – 21 (pre-conference day: March 19), gathering…
Valentine’s Campaign urges everyone to “Check Your Mate”
E-cards grab attention to educate about cancer prevention and early detection FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Merson (703) 519-2107 desk (202)…
Erin Marcus, M.D., to speak on communicating to patients about dense breast tissue
In 2009, Connecticut became the first state to pass legislation requiring that women who have dense breasts be informed that dense breast tissue may make…
Free webcast on cancer funding – February 13 at 3:00 p.m. EST
We regret to inform you that the Prevent Cancer Foundation webcast “Funding Cancer Research in an Era of Fiscal Restraint” that was scheduled for tomorrow,…
Prevent Cancer Foundation Awards $40,000 in Community Grants
Support for cancer prevention programs reaches underserved communities nationwide. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Merson (703) 519-2107 Melissa.Merson@preventcancer.org (Alexandria, Va.) –…