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I didn’t know what my mom’s cancer meant for me

Thanksgiving Day is a time we all find ourselves gathered around the family table, sharing laughs, stories and sometimes—family health history. On Thanksgiving Day in…

FDA approves direct-to-consumer gene mutation test for breast cancer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Berry 703-519-2107 Lisa.Berry@preventcancer.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved a direct-to-consumer test for three breast cancer gene…

ICYMI: February 10, 2017

Feature Story Many high-risk patients with breast cancer aren’t getting genetic testing. Here’s why. TUESDAY, February 7, 2017 (The Washington Post) — Doctors often fail…

Knowledge is Powerful

The Prevent Cancer Foundation has campaigned for cancer screenings for 30 years. These screening tests are integral to early detection, and early detection leads to…