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Holly Rose turns her breast cancer into a mission.

On January 13, 2009, a girlfriend of mine posted a reminder to perform a self-breast exam on my Facebook page. I did and to my…

Announcing the 2013 Community Grant awardees

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is proud to award four $10,000 grants to Custer Health in North Dakota, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department in Kentucky,…

Celebrate Cancer Survivors Day with words of inspiration

This Sunday, June 2, 2013 marks the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD), a time to honor everyone living with a history of cancer….

Be sun safety savvy: Facts vs. fiction

Is your family gearing up for a season of sun, surf and sand? Before hitting the beach this summer it’s important to remember that protecting…

Researcher studies breast cancer screening and whether more is always better

In keeping up with the innovative work of the researchers we fund early on in their careers, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is showcasing researcher Dejana…

Foundation hosts webcast, “Family Medical History: Why & What You Should Know” – May 1st

Many of us can easily recite the story of our parents, grandparents and their extended families – where they lived, what they did for a…

Foundation spotlights community grantees for National Minority Cancer Week

Now that your taxes have been submitted, it’s time to acknowledge the start of another important observance, National Minority Cancer Week (April 15 – 21)….

Attendees applaud the 2013 Dialogue for Action on Cancer Screening

This year, the Dialogue for Action expanded its focus to “cancer screening” from its earlier focus of “colorectal cancer screening” and it was a huge…

Training dogs to detect ovarian cancer

Woman’s best friend could also save her life. Researchers at the Pine Street Foundation in California are teaching rescue dogs how to sniff out ovarian…

Help Your Loved Ones Prevent Cancer [Infographic]

Adopting lifestyle changes that help prevent cancer is easier when there is a strong support network of friends and family to rely on. You can…