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From awareness to action: Cancer prevention at the YMCA

For many people, getting screened for cancer can be so fear-inducing that they simply don’t do it. We confronted the tendency toward avoidance at our…

Meet Scout, Executive Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network

While November was Transgender Awareness Month, at the National LGBT Cancer Network, “it’s a 12 month push on this point.” That’s according to Scout (they/he),…

I never knew my mom had cancer: Caitlin’s story

I’ve always been searching for knowledge. From a young age, I was curious about space, animals, art, science—and especially the medical field. But I did…

I didn’t have COVID – I had lung cancer: Kim’s story

My cough began in the spring of 2020, shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was healthy and active, didn’t smoke, and worked…

Four community programs making a difference when it comes to breast cancer

Every day, the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s partners in prevention are hard at work to help carry out our mission of empowering people to stay ahead…

Preventing cancer can be a family affair: Ali’s story

CW: Infertility Between my parents, my daughter and me, you could say preventing cancer is a family affair. It started with my dad, Max. When…

Championing health equity: Gilead Sciences’ commitment to breast cancer

This post has been sponsored by Gilead Sciences as part of their sponsorship of the 2023 Prevent Cancer Gala. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a…

What this doctor wants you to know about breast density

What is breast density and how does it play into your cancer risk? I’m Dr. Debra Miller, an oncologist married to Congressman Richard McCormick of…

Conquering cancer in Kenya: Visiting the inspiring women of KILELE Health

“I’m afraid of getting screened for cancer because what if I have it?” That’s the reason some people give for not following cancer screening guidelines….

What does your breast density mean

Breast density. You may have heard about it on the news or saw the words on your recent mammogram report. But do you know what…