Higher cancer risk in LGBT communities
So far, this summer hasn’t shaped up to be anything like what you probably had in mind. As we continue to stay “safer at home”…
Lung cancer screening can pave the way for COVID-19 recovery
Dr. David Yankelevitz is a Professor of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. COVID-19, a disease which primarily affects the respiratory system, has…
Cancer screening 101
This post was updated in March 2021 to reflect new lung cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Women In your 50s…
Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $1.1 million in cancer research and global grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diane Tilton diane.tilton@preventcancer.org 703-837-3690 Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces the funding of eight new U.S.-based researchers and four…
Beyond gaming
Beyond the Game: Funding Innovative Technology around the Globe This year’s panel at AGDQ spotlights a new portable breast screening device in Nigeria, cervical cancer…
Prevent Cancer Foundation® hosts 16th annual Quantitative Imaging Workshop
Alexandria, Va. — On October 10 and 11, the Prevent Cancer Foundation® brought together experts and leaders in science, policy and practice at the Quantitative Imaging Workshop…
Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach honored for leadership in National Lung Screening Trial
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Berry Edwards 703-519-2107 Lisa.Edwards@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® honored Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D. with the James L. Mulshine,…
When it comes to fighting cancer, we’re all on the same team
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to the northernmost part of Michigan to see one of the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s community grantees in action….
FDA makes landmark decision on menthol cigarettes, takes small steps in e-cigarette use
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Berry Edwards (703) 519-2107 Lisa.Edwards@preventcancer.org ALEXANDRIA, Va. —The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulations targeted toward reducing…
Let’s talk about lungs: Building awareness across the nation
After the world turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s time for another type of cancer to take the spotlight: lung cancer. Lung cancer…
