Programs

Education about cancer prevention and early detection to all populations is an important part of the mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. For many years, the Foundation has offered information and national and community-level education programs to the public and health professionals.

Breast Health Education for Young Women (BHE)

• BHE is a nationally available interactive skill-building program designed for use in school and out-of-school settings, to encourage young women to develop lifelong healthy habits. Launched in 2006, BHE grew out of Project Early Awareness, a breast-health education program for girls in DC public high schools, which was developed by Howard University Cancer Center under the guidance of Rosemary Williams.

Community Grants

• Launched in 2006, the Community Grants program fulfills the mission of both education and community outreach. Grants support local cancer awareness, education and screening programs across the US for all populations, especially underserved communities. Click here to read more about community grants and to view a list of the 2011-2007 recipients.

Confess!

• In July 2009, the Foundation launched Confess!, an innovative online cervical cancer awareness campaign for young women. Visit the site to learn about cervical cancer screening and guidelines, share crazy moments (anonymously, of course) and sign a pledge to get screened.

Dialogue for Action™

• Since 2002, the Dialogue for Action™ on Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening, an annual national conference, brings together a diverse group of health professionals and survivor advocates. The Dialogue focuses on increasing CRC screening as part of a comprehensive and coordinated cancer prevention strategy.

  The Foundation partnered with 17 states to increase screening according to their state-level comprehensive cancer control plans. The Foundation also worked with 10 American
  Indian/Alaska Native tribes and urban Indian health organizations to address the unique challenges of CRC screening in Indian Country.

  The Dialogue model has been applied to other cancer issues. In May 2007, Utah hosted the first-ever Dialogue for Action™ on Ovarian Cancer with emphasis on earlier detection and optimal treatment for women with ovarian cancer.

Workshops and Summits

• Since 2004, the Foundation convened a series of annual workshops related to prevention and early detection of lung cancer. Since 1998, the Foundation has partnered with the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Cancer Leadership Council, the Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, and the Oncology Nursing Society to hold an annual summit on cancer clinical trials.