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Published in March, 2011

Colorectal Cancer Screening Dialogue Leads to Action

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US among men and women combined. Screening can prevent colorectal cancer, or detect…

A Cold Day for the Super Colon in Music City

Nashville is known as the home of country music, Southern hospitality and warm weather. The morning of Saturday, March 26 dawned – and as luck…

Prevent Cancer Super Colon and the Challenge

A cold, crisp and sunny morning this past weekend saw nearly 1,200 visitors at the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Super Colon as the exhibit was part of the prevention…

Alaska Native Food Guide Stresses Good Nutrition, Physical Activity for At Risk Youth

The Prevent Cancer Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 grant to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) to create traditional food guide workbooks for Alaska…

Prevent Cancer Foundation Celebrates Leaders in the Fight Against Cancer At Annual Laurels Luncheon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Liona Chan (703) 519-2107 Liona.Chan@preventcancer.org (Washington D.C.)—The Prevent Cancer Foundation recognized four leaders in the cancer community…

Fighting the Fight for Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

I have been involved with preventive care and treatment for colorectal cancer since 2006, and I am proud to continue to fight for this worthy…

Healthy Recipes: Spring Chicken & Barley Soup

You might think of barley as an addition to hearty, wintery soups, such as mushroom-barley or beef-barley soup, but it also works well in lighter…

Native People Walking the Path for Health

The Chehalis Tribal Community Center in Washington state was buzzing last weekend with a “March to Prevention”.  The health fair included a Colon Health Bingo,…

Prevent Cancer Foundation Raises Over $1.2 Million at Annual Spring Gala, “The Enchanting Principality of Monaco”

The Prevent Cancer Foundation held its 17th Annual Spring Gala at the National Building Museum on March 11, 2011. The Foundation welcomed 900 guests to…

Healthy Recipes: Gingered Cranberry-Pear Cobbler

Cranberries add a particularly pleasing tartness and color to pears. Fresh ginger, lemon and vanilla brighten up the pears, while reduced-fat sour cream adds flavor…