ICYMI: July 8, 2016
Leading researchers recommend major change in prostate cancer treatment WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2016 (The Washington Post) — Leading American and British cancer researchers are urging…
ICYMI: June 24, 2016
Feature Story NOTE: The Prevent Cancer Foundation recognizes the need for increased awareness on the connection between viruses and cancer. That’s why we launched Think…
ICYMI: May 6, 2016
Feature Story Prevent Cancer Foundation Calls for Increase in Screenings, Treatment Following New CDC Hepatitis C Data THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (Yahoo! Finance) — The…
ICYMI: April 29, 2016
Feature Story Racial health gap narrows but disparities remain significant WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2016 (Modern Healthcare) — The latest annual report card on the nation’s…
Closing the Gaps in Health Care During National Minority Health Month
Most of us don’t enjoy going to the doctor, especially when we feel fine, but know an annual physical is key to remaining healthy and…
ICYMI: February 26, 2016
Feature Story Most clinicians do not mention that HPV, HBV vaccines reduce cancer FRIDAY, February 19, 2016 (Infectious Disease News) — Only 7% of clinicians recommended…
ICYMI: December 11, 2015
Feature Story Research making progress on why young non-smokers get lung cancer SATURDAY, December 5, 2015 (The Washington Post) — It was just a tiny…
2015 Community Grant Awardees Announced
Six communities will now get the benefit of cancer prevention and early detection programs, thanks to Prevent Cancer Foundation grants. The grants will enable the…
Lay Health Workers Encourage Latinas to Be Screened
Latinas face disparities in breast cancer education as well as access to screening and follow-up care. Compared to non-Hispanic whites and African Americans, Latinas 50…
Technology and Health Disparities
In honor of National Minority Health Month, today’s guest blog comes from Vanessa Mason, the eHealth senior manager at ZeroDivide. Minorities and other underserved or vulnerable…
