I didn’t know what my mom’s cancer meant for me
Thanksgiving Day is a time we all find ourselves gathered around the family table, sharing laughs, stories and sometimes—family health history. On Thanksgiving Day in…
FDA approves 23andMe Inc. to distribute direct-to-consumer genetic test for colorectal cancer risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hayley Cooke Hayley.cooke@preventcancer.org 703-837-3692 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved a new genetic test from the company 23andMe Inc.,…
FDA approves direct-to-consumer gene mutation test for breast cancer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Berry 703-519-2107 Lisa.Berry@preventcancer.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved a direct-to-consumer test for three breast cancer gene…
ICYMI: May 12, 2017
Feature Story You Can Take Steps to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk MONDAY, May 8, 2017 (The New York Times) — Fear of breast cancer…
ICYMI: April 21, 2017
Feature Story De Blasio Backs Plan to Lift Base Price of Pack of Cigarettes to $13 WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2017 (The New York Times) –Mayor…
ICYMI: February 12, 2016
Feature Story New Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Test Can ‘Smell’ Cancer In Urine Sample THURSDAY, February 11, 2016 (Medical Daily) –Prostate cancer, after skin cancer, is…
Document Your Family’s Health History
On Valentine’s Day, many people across the world will demonstrate their love for each other with jewelry, flowers, chocolate and other tokens of appreciation. At…
ICYMI: November 20, 2015
Feature Story New Blood Test Detects Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer With 90 Percent Accuracy THURSDAY, November 19, 2015 (International Business Times) — Most of the times,…
Knowledge is Powerful
The Prevent Cancer Foundation has campaigned for cancer screenings for 30 years. These screening tests are integral to early detection, and early detection leads to…
