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Capps Congressional Champion for Lung Cancer Prevention

The legislative process is complex, and Congress can be a difficult branch of government to navigate to have a positive impact on prevention policy.  Having…

Lung Cancer: Opportunities to Reduce Mortality Through Policy

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, accounting for 28 percent of all cancer deaths, more than colon…

After August Recess on the Hill

If you thought that the contentious debt ceiling vote in the first week of August would be the last of the budget battle in Congress,…

A Win for Medical Research

Earlier today, Judge Royce Lamberth of the US District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed the original lawsuit brought forth by Drs. James Sherley…

Communities Making Changes to Promote Prevention

Last month, the Administration declared a goal of changing America’s “sick care system to a health care system” with their announcement of a national wellness…

Administration Announces Focus on Disease Prevention

On Thursday, June 16, the Obama Administration and his National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council announced a National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy,…

ASCO Annual Meeting Highlights Progress in Cancer Prevention & Treatment

The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) brings together more than 30,000 members of the oncology community, including providers, researchers, advocates…

Breakaway from Cancer: Vote For YOUR Favorite Cancer Champion

Prevent Cancer Foundation is looking forward to May, particularly getting back out on the road with Breakaway from Cancer at the Amgen Tour of California…

Fighting the Fight for Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

I have been involved with preventive care and treatment for colorectal cancer since 2006, and I am proud to continue to fight for this worthy…

Young Advocates Turn Loss Into Inspiration

Twin sisters Hailey and Alyssa celebrated their 11th birthday in December. It is a bittersweet day for them and their family – the joy of…