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New Recommendations Could Limit Women’s Access to Life Saving Cancer Screenings

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new guidelines for breast cancer screenings in April 2015. They’re recommendations suggest women don’t need to start…

Karen DeSalvo’s Acceptance Speech

Dr. Karen B. DeSalvo, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc. was awarded the Special Award for Innovation in Health Technology at the Laurels Awards Luncheon during the annual…

Prevent Cancer Foundation honors leaders in cancer prevention

Winners recognized at 2015 Dialogue for Action® annual conference on cancer screening (Baltimore, MD) – The Prevent Cancer Foundation honored leaders in cancer prevention with…

Lung Cancer Workshop XI

This article was originally published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology ® Volume 10, Number 5, May 2015. Lung Cancer Workshop XI Tobacco-Induced Disease: Advances…

Prevent Cancer Foundation applauds CMS decision

On Thursday, February 5, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued their final decision requiring Medicare to cover low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)…

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Supports Coverage of Lung Cancer Screening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2014 CONTACT: Elizabeth Hoffler (703) 519-2116 Elizabeth.Hoffler@preventcancer.org Prevention Measures for Lung Cancer Take Center Stage Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

Prevent Cancer Foundation Welcomes New Members of Medical Advisory Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2014 CONTACT: Lisa Berry (703) 519-2107 Lisa.Berry@preventcancer.org (Alexandria, Va.)-The Prevent Cancer Foundation is pleased to welcome Rachel Brem, M.D. and…

Prevent Cancer Foundation Founder Selected as 2014 Citizen of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2014 CONTACT: Rebecca Evans (703) 837-3687 Rebecca.Evans@preventcancer.org Rotary District 7610 recognizes Carolyn “Bo” Aldigé for her service to the community…

Prevent Cancer Foundation Hires New Managing Directors of External Affairs and Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2014 CONTACT: Rebecca Evans 703-837-3687 Rebecca.evans@preventcancer.org Seasoned public relations and fundraising professionals join the Prevent Cancer team (Alexandria, Va.)-As Prevent…

Prevent Cancer Foundation honors CVS Caremark with 2014 James L. Mulshine, MD National Leadership Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Rebecca Evans 703-837-3687 rebecca.evans@preventcancer.org CVS Caremark recognized for bold steps to prevent cancer and other chronic diseases…