Meet Bob Baker – A Breakaway from Cancer Champion
Prevent Cancer Foundation is a partner in Breakaway from Cancer, a campaign founded in 2005 to highlight the resources available to the public through four…
JC Hayward and Andrea Roane: “Buddies” through Breast Cancer
Early detection saves lives. Early detection gives you options. Early detection puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to how you want to…
Cancer Survivor Story: Take Screening Seriously
I was familiar with cancer as a survivor, having had a melanoma at age 27. I was familiar with cancer as a caregiver. My husband…
We Need to Stop Being So Shy about Prostate Cancer Awareness
It was a great honor to receive the Distinguished Service in Journalism Award from the Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program this past week. It was…
Shannon Miller: How Early Detection Saved My Life
With seven Olympic medals, nine World Championship medals and honored in eight Halls of Fame, Shannon Miller remains the most decorated U.S. gymnast of all…
Physician & Skin Cancer Survivor to Young Women: There is No Such Thing as a Safe Tan!
As a pediatrician, I have dedicated much of my life to improve the health of children. Amid my grueling schedule, during my second year of…
Family History & Freckles Led to Young Adult's Skin Cancer Prevention Revelation
“I am going to get skin cancer.” Coming from a healthy 22 year old, this might sound like a jarring statement, but according to the…
Testicular Cancer Survivor’s Message: Guys, Check Yourself!
Like many young men, my testicular cancer diagnosis came out of thin air. I had no symptoms and thought I was a healthy, twenty-six-year old,…
Cancer Survivor to Young Women: Skin Cancer Prevention Essential
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned as a cancer survivor is to take care of my skin. Before my diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma…
Cancer Survivor to Young Adults: Cancer Does Not Card You Before Striking!
When I was 17 years old, cancer was the furthest thing from my mind. I was focused on school, sports, and friends. I never really…
