Lisa Berry | Published on March 10, 2016
Prevent Cancer Foundation Calls for Focus on Existing Prevention Strategies in Light of President’s Moonshot
Foundation Finds Few People Understand Link between Viruses, Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 7, 2016 – The Prevent Cancer Foundation, health care leaders and members of Congress will convene Monday for a briefing on the lack of public awareness of the link between certain viruses and cancer. In light of the White House’s “Moonshot” initiative that promises future progress in the fight against cancer, the Foundation will highlight the need to take advantage of existing cancer prevention strategies, including vaccination and screenings for viruses that cause cancer.
A panel discussion will follow on recent research findings on patient and health care provider knowledge and attitudes about the link between the human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B, hepatitis C and related cancers. The Foundation also will discuss its multi-year education campaign Think About the Link™, an effort to increase awareness of the connection between viruses and cancer.
WHO:
WHERE:
Rayburn House Office Building
Gold Room (2168)
Washington, D.C., 20515
WHEN:
Monday, March 14, 2016
Noon – 1:30 p.m. EST
WHY:
RSVP: Space is limited. All reporters are asked to RSVP in advance to Katie Milgrom at kmilgrom@apcoworldwide.com. Lunch will be served.
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[1] Sourced from a survey conducted by the Prevent Cancer Foundation in partnership with Russell Research Firm.
[2] CDC. “Genital HPV Infection – Fact Sheet.” February 23, 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm.
[3] CDC. “Hepatitis B FAQs for the Public.” October 23, 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/bfaq.htm.
[4] CDC. “Hepatitis C FAQs for the Public.” January 8, 2016. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/cfaq.htm.
[5] CDC. “Teen Vaccination Coverage.” July 30, 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/vaccination-coverage.html.