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Researcher examines the importance of communication in colorectal cancer prevention and early detection

Lisa Madlensky, PhD, an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego, received a grant from the Foundation in spring 2006 to study ways…

Prevent Cancer Attends the 2012 Dempsey Challenge

Prevent Cancer Foundation is a partner in the Breakaway from Cancer campaign, an initiative which brings visibility to the work of four non-profit organizations and…

Smokers, Drinkers may Develop Pancreatic Cancer Earlier in Life

A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology discovered that heavy smokers and heavy drinkers are at greater risk for developing pancreatic cancer….

Tanning Beds Cause Alarming Number of Skin Cancer Cases in the U.S.

A study conducted at UC San Francisco discovered indoor tanning is responsible each year for over 170,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer, the most commonly…

Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Women’s Health Panel on Prevention Kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Prevent Cancer Foundation, in partnership with The National Museum for Women in the Arts, hosted the “Empowering Women on Prevention” panel on October 2….

Many US Colleges Seek to Ban Outdoor Campus Smoking

Policymakers are seeking to ban all tobacco use on public university campuses across the country—prohibiting tobacco products both indoors and in outdoor areas of campuses….

Make Sun Safety a Priority Early in Life

Sun safety is a standard that needs to be developed at an early age in order to reduce the risk for skin cancer. Most parents…

New Food Plate Worksheets Focus on Minority Populations

Last week was National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (April 15-21) and this year The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center created food plate worksheets…

A Little Exercise Helps Smokers Quit and Live Longer

It is common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health, but quitting can seem like a daunting task. A large study in Taiwan involving…

Harmful Secondhand Smoke in Cars Affects Kids

Secondhand smoke can lead to serious health problems. One in 5 middle school and high school students are exposed to secondhand smoke in cars according…