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Published in June, 2014

Research progress report: Obesity and colorectal cancer risk

Joel Mason, M.D., at Tufts University was awarded the Marvin M. Davis Research Award in Colorectal Cancer by the Prevent Cancer Foundation last year for…

Enjoy the Capitol Riverfront at the Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is thrilled to be returning to Nationals Park for our annual 5k Walk/Run on September 21. Nearly 2,000 people will come…

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…

Easy, healthy breakfast in under ten minutes

We all love breakfast food – just not when we are running off to work and eating in the car on our commute. Many of…

Why I walk: To win one against cancer

Like nearly every woman I know, my life is chock full of the shoulds. You know what I mean; “I should make interesting meals after…

Subcommittee on Health holds "21st Century Cures" hearing

Recently, the House Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Capitol Hill to discuss “21st Century Cures: the Role of Incentives in Advancing Treatments and…

Do More 24: Do more today

Thousands of people will come together today in the D.C. metro area to make our community a better place. Powered by United Way of the…

Be a buddy: When advocacy becomes personal, Part II

Do you know your family health history? It’s your first step in becoming your own best health advocate. The spring issue of Cancer PreventionWorks focuses…

Take your exercise outdoors this summer in D.C.

You can find free outdoor fitness activities through your local paper and through doing online research. Learn about hiking and biking trails and find maps…

Bonkers has a message for you: Tanning isn’t cute

According to Bonkers Hoffler, wrinkles and tan lines look better on puppies than they do on you. With summer approaching, it’s important to remember to…