Prevent Cancer Foundation

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is saddened by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Congresswoman whose unwavering commitment to justice resulted in helping people receive proper care and achieve #BetterOutcomes for their health.    Having been in remission from #BreastCancer for over a decade, Rep. Jackson Lee announced her #PancreaticCancer diagnosis in June. Despite her own health battles, she continued to fight for policies that addressed health care disparities and improved access to care for all communities. Her resilience and advocacy brought significant attention to the importance of equitable health care—and the need for a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.     Her legacy will continue to guide and motivate our efforts in ensuring that everyone has a chance to lead a healthy and cancer-free life. https://lnkd.in/e7JNrf6w

Adding exercise to your routine can: ✅ Reduce stress ✅ Increase energy ✅ Boost your immune system ✅ Control your weight ✅ Reduce your risk of cancer As things slow down a bit and we all take it easy this summer, it’s a great time to find ways to incorporate fitness into our routines however we can. Not just good for your health, fitness is also a great way to raise money for #CancerPrevention and #EarlyDetection! Here’s how you can turn your favorite form of exercise into a #Fundraiser: https://bit.ly/4f43M6b

Out now: The summer issue of Cancer Prevention Works! In this issue, we explore the latest in cancer prevention and early detection, including information on skin cancer in darker tones, the recent buzz on alcohol and cancer risk, and more. Check it out. 👇 https://bit.ly/4cV8UHQ

In June, the FDA approved the first-ever point-of-care test to diagnose hepatitis C infection in adults. The Cepheid Xpert HCV test, which uses a fingertip blood sample, will make testing for hepatitis C—a leading cause of liver cancer—more accessible and faster for millions of people in the U.S. Here’s what you need to know: https://lnkd.in/eVGtRQaG

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new website! preventcancer.org was redesigned with YOU in mind, making it easier to find the information you need to prevent cancer or detect it early, when treatment is more likely to be successful.   Come say hello: preventcancer.org

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#JoinOurTeam! The Prevent Cancer Foundation is #Hiring a Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. This position will join a productive team of #Fundraising professionals working together to raise significant dollars to support the Foundation’s mission and operations. Learn more and apply on our website. 👉 https://bit.ly/3VTqkOs #Nonprofit #FundraisingJobs #Development #CorporateRelations #JobOpening #JobAlert #NowHiring

On May 14th, the FDA approved two self-collected human papillomavirus (HPV) tests. Cancer Today, a publication by the American Association for Cancer Research, interviewed Heather Mackey, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCN, Senior Director of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection at the Prevent Cancer Foundation, about why this approval is important.    “HPV screening is paramount to preventing cancer, so the more options we can give people, the better,” Mackey says. “Through HPV testing, we can identify those at greater risk and make sure they are getting the care they need, including finding cancers early—leading to better outcomes."    Thank you, Taneia Surles, MPH, for featuring the Foundation!     Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eEtvtUte 

Men have higher rates of getting and dying from cancer than women, yet the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 2024 Early Detection Survey found that nearly 20% of men report that a relative or partner usually schedules their health care appointments, and 65% are behind on at least one routine cancer screening. Michael Holtz, APR, MPRCA, director of partnerships and fundraising for MAN UP TO CANCER, writes, “Without a primary care physician, I would not have been referred to a gastroenterologist after I saw blood in the toilet in March 2012. The colonoscopy that followed resulted in a diagnosis of stage-3b rectal cancer. I was 43.” Not only does Michael remind men to take charge of their physical health, he stresses the importance of mental health too. Men are less likely to seek help for mental health disorders and conditions, but normalizing talking about mental health is incredibly important. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/e8rXEmiK

#FoodForThoughtFriday: There are an estimated one million LGBTQ+ cancer survivors in the U.S. today, but the impact of the disease and treatment on their quality of life is significantly different than for cisgender, heterosexual cancer survivors. The American Cancer Society cited main barriers to better health outcomes among the LGBTQ+ community as fear of discrimination, low rates of health insurance and negative experiences with health care providers.     In the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 2024 Early Detection Survey, 25% of LGBTQ+ respondents worry about interactions with unfamiliar people (e.g., technicians/nurses/doctors) compared to 15% of non-LGBTQ+ respondents—showing the need for organizations and health care providers that are welcoming to the community.    That’s why in 2022, we partnered with 10 community organizations with incredible projects to support cancer prevention and early detection for LGBTQ+ communities across the U.S. These grantees served over 15,000 unique individuals within the LGBTQ+ community over the one-year grant period!    One of those projects comes from the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York and its LGBTQ+ Cancer Prevention and Coalition Program. Their goal was to enhance breast/chest, cervical and colorectal cancer screening services for LGBTQ+ community members across the NYC Borough of Queens and Nassau County, Long Island. From August 2022 to July 2023, nearly 1,500 people were screened for cancer, 24 of whom were diagnosed with cancer and were able to receive necessary follow-up care.     In honor of #PrideMonth, we celebrate our 2022-2023 community grantees and thank them for their dedication to our mission—empowering people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection.