2019: A year in review
2019 was an incredible year for cancer prevention. Before we begin a new decade, we wanted to look back, share some of our highlights from…
Congressional Families Program member LeeAnn Johnson hosts Cancer Prevention Day
On November 2, Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® Executive Council member LeeAnn Johnson (spouse of Rep. Bill Johnson, Ohio), in collaboration with Memorial Health System…
“Prevention at Every Age” at the 27th Annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards Luncheon
L-R: Honoree Amanda Soto, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Congressional Families Director Lisa McGovern, Patrick Dempsey, and honoree LeeAnn Johnson. As U.S. Supreme…
Prevent Cancer Foundation® mourns the death of Cokie Roberts
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is saddened to learn of the death of our friend, 2003 Congressional Families Action for Cancer Awareness honoree and breast cancer…
Preventing cancer at the Iowa State Fair
Going to the state fair is not the healthiest activity that comes to mind. From fried Oreos to corn dogs, you can find nearly any…
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Listen to your body: A young-onset colorectal cancer patient’s journey [Patrick Beauregard]
Patrick Beauregard is a 31-year-old Marine corporal who, at age 29, was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer that had spread to his lungs. With support…
Beating the buzzer on testicular cancer: Phil Kessel’s story
In August 2006, it seemed like Phil Kessel had it all. He was the fifth overall pick in the National Hockey League (NHL) entry draft…
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….
“Families Helping Families” at the 26th Annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards Luncheon
The 26th Annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards Luncheon celebrated cancer prevention honorees at the Library of Congress on September 27, attracting a bipartisan, bicameral…
Prevent Cancer Foundation® visits McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, recipient of $25,000 grant for lung cancer prevention program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Lisa Berry Edwards Lisa.Edwards@preventcancer.org 703-519-2107 Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® today is visiting McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, recipient…
