The Weekly: Cancer deaths continue to drop in U.S., innovative femtech companies and more
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Be on the lookout for news from us throughout the month as we raise awareness of colorectal cancer…
Prevent Cancer Foundation® awards seven new research grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyra Meister 703-836-1746 kyra.meister@preventcancer.org Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce funding for seven scientists who…
Going beyond the pink: Congressional Families hosts breast cancer disparities webinar
An August 2021 Prevent Cancer Foundation® survey found that 42% of women do not know when they should be screened for breast cancer. The numbers…
Survey says: Women are skipping cancer screenings during pandemic, but they plan to get ‘back on the books’
For Immediate Release Amanda Horn Vice President of Public Relations 4media group amanda.horn@4media-group.com 775-636-2567 (cell) The COVID-19 pandemic has increased hesitation among women to attend…
Barbara Grassley, breast cancer survivor: “Just keep on getting checked!”
Mrs. Barbara Grassley is a breast cancer survivor and the wife of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). She is a longtime member of the Prevent Cancer…
Girl on Fire
Why am I here? I have asked myself that question before each of my eleven Ironman (IM) triathlon races. Something about the stress forces us…
What if you are living with cancer? Katie’s story.
OK so here comes a heavy hypothetical…What if you were told right now you are living with cancer? You will need to go through chemotherapy….
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…
How simple dietary changes may help improve our odds against cancer
Nadja Pinnavaia, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of Plantable, a wellness platform that makes it simple and easy to change dietary habits. After her mother-in-law’s cancer diagnosis,…
