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Researcher Q & A with Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD

The Foundation is proud to highlight the breast cancer research of Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary…

Cancer Queens Use “Edutainment” to Promote Screening and Awareness

Envision a group of women donning feather boas and rhinestone tiaras, dancing to the sound of “The Loco-motion” while singing the lyrics, “Every woman needs…

Project Empowers Latinas to be Champions against Cancer

In December 2010, the Foundation received a 2011 National Capital Area grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. This two-year grant is funding a…

Moderate Drinking Linked to Breast Cancer Risk

A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found a correlation between the consumption of alcohol and increased risk of…

Sitting for Long Periods of Time Increases Cancer Risk

Increasing daily physical activity is a great way to lower your cancer risk, but now there is another risk factor that you should know about…

Lifetime Television Partnership Educates Millions on Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

This October, the Prevent Cancer Foundation was selected by A&E Networks and Lifetime Television to be a Coalition Partner for FIVE, one of its most…

Breast Cancer Survivor Debuts New PSA, Calls for Early Detection

As a breast cancer survivor, contributing to Breast Cancer Awareness month is so important to me. I’m honored and privileged to share my story about…

Know the Facts to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Take some time to learn about how to reduce your risk for breast cancer, the second leading cause…

Lifetime Movie FIVE Explores Breast Cancer’s Impact on People’s Lives

Monday evening I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the screening of FIVE, a Lifetime Network film, in downtown Washington DC. The Prevent Cancer Foundation,…

Updated Breast Health Education Materials Just in Time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

We are excited to announce that our recently revised Breast Health Education for Young Women materials, first released in 2008, are now available! The easy-to-use…