Keep calm and check ’em
We hear so much in the marketplace about breast cancer, but very little about testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in males…
Cancer Prevention in 7 Languages: Spotlight on 2014 Community Grantee
Thanks to a Prevent Cancer Foundation 2014 community grant, several groups of underserved women in New Hampshire will learn about basic cancer facts, the latest…
Winter weather is no excuse
Let’s be honest—we all have a love/hate relationship with winter. We love the magic of the holidays, a steaming mug of hot chocolate, trendy scarves…
Research progress report: A blood test for lung cancer
Dr. Sharon Pine shares her progress as she investigates biomarkers for lung cancer prevention and early detection. Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other…
Give Thanks by Staying Active This Holiday
Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude. It seems counter-intuitive then, that as we give thanks for our blessings—our health, I hope, chief among them—that we do not make an effort to live healthfully on this day. In fact, most of us do quite the opposite, eating rich foods to the point of discomfort and moving little.
It’s not the only way! Eating healthy and staying active throughout the year is a key factor in preventing cancer. In fact, new research shows that as much as one third of cancer deaths are linked to diet and physical activity. It’s certainly ok to indulge every now and then, but you can still make sure that your Thanksgiving meal includes plenty of vegetables, beans and whole grains.
Prevention and politics: Why your voice matters
Midterm elections are upon us. If you are like most Americans, you can’t wait for November 4 to come and go, so that you are…
Research progress report: Folic acid and breast cancer risk
We’re donning our brightest shades of pink this month to raise awareness of breast cancer. This year, an estimated 232,670 women and 2,360 men will…
Focus on prevention
Both of my older brothers had colon cancer; the oldest died at 36 and the other lost his colon at 48. This was when my…
U.S. Surgeon General’s Call-to-Action to Prevent Skin Cancer
“Tanned skin is damaged skin and we need to shatter the myth that tanned skin is a sign of health.” The Prevent Cancer Foundation…
A chef's decision to run for his health
On the morning of September 21, 2014, the Prevent Cancer Foundation will host its annual 5K Walk/Run at Nationals Park. My husband and I are…
