ICYMI: November 4, 2016
Feature Story Women’s cancer deaths expected to rise 60% by 2030 WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2016 (CNN)–The number of women dying worldwide from cancer is expected…
Breast cancer awareness from Shreveport to the South Pacific
When October comes around, I think we can all agree that the world around us turns pink—but the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s community grant recipients work…
ICYMI: October 14, 2016
Feature Story Do You Need Extra Screening For Breast Cancer? The Picture Is Blurry FRIDAY, October 7, 2016 (NPR)–Mammography can prevent deaths from breast cancer,…
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Includes Breast Tomosynthesis in Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Decision applauded by the Prevent Cancer Foundation Alexandria, VA— August 10, 2016 — New guidelines published by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommend that…
ICYMI: June 17, 2016
Feature Story Skin cancer could be hiding where you’d never expect: The sole of your foot THURSDAY, June 16, 2016 (CBS News) — Sunlight is…
ICYMI: January 15, 2015
Feature Story Vice President Biden will head pursuit of cancer cure TUESDAY, January 12, 2016 (USA Today) — President Obama announced during his State of the…
New Recommendations Could Limit Women’s Access to Life Saving Cancer Screenings
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new guidelines for breast cancer screenings in April 2015. They’re recommendations suggest women don’t need to start…
Latinas and breast cancer
Latinas face disparities in breast cancer education as well as access to screening and follow-up care. Compared to non-Hispanic whites and African Americans, Latinas 50…
Let’s celebrate life! (¡Celebremos la vida!)
¡Celebremos la vida! breast and cervical cancer program translates to “Let’s Celebrate Life!” Through this program, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is proud to be able…
