Former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins announces prostate cancer diagnosis
During remarks yesterday at a reception from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., announced his recent prostate cancer diagnosis. Dr. Collins, a former…
Prevent Cancer Foundation’s bipartisan Congressional Families Program hosts reception in celebration of inaugural National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Washington, D.C. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program will host a reception on Thursday,…
U.S. adults are still behind on routine cancer screenings—but reasons why vary by race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – Are you up to date on your routine cancer screenings? According to the Prevent Cancer…
White House declares April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister kyra.meister@preventcancer.org 703-836-1746 Alexandria, Va. – The White House today issued an official presidential proclamation declaring April 2024 as the inaugural…
Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $1 million in new research grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister kyra.meister@preventcancer.org 703-836-1746 Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is pleased to announce new funding for ten scientists who are…
Games Done Quick raises over $2.5 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation at annual gaming marathon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – After convening virtually for the last three years, the prominent gaming event Awesome Games Done…
Prevent Cancer Foundation awards $380,000 in global innovation grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces funding for four global grants supporting innovative cancer prevention and…
Confusion about insurance coverage for cervical cancer screenings contributes to missed screening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – Cervical cancer: What was once the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the…
Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel join Prevent Cancer Foundation board of directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® announces the election of Jonathon Nevett and Karen Thiel to the…
Congressional Families Program to visit WVU Cancer Institute’s LUCAS unit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Morgantown, W.Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® will visit LUCAS, the WVU Cancer…
