Earlier this year, the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s mission hit closer to home than usual for one of our own. What started as a tiny, persistent spot on Jody Hoyos, MHA’s cheek was found to be basal cell carcinoma during a routine visit to the dermatologist. “As CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, sometimes I wonder if we’re doing enough. Do people understand our message? Are we providing them with the information they need to take action? Oftentimes in health care, we forget ‘the people’ we are trying to reach also includes ourselves.” Jody's experience reinforces a vital message: Always pay attention to changes in your skin and advocate for your health. Early Detection = Better Outcomes. Read Jody’s full story on the blog: https://bit.ly/3Wkk3v5
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Alexandria, Virginia 4,084 followers
Daring to imagine a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.
About us
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is the only U.S.-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Through research, education, outreach and advocacy, we have helped countless people avoid a cancer diagnosis or detect their cancer early enough to be successfully treated. We are driven by a vision of a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable. The Foundation is rising to meet the challenge of reducing cancer deaths by 40% by 2035. To achieve this, we are committed to investing $20 million for innovative technologies to detect cancer early and advance multi-cancer screening, $10 million to expand cancer screening and vaccination access to medically underserved communities, and $10 million to educate the public about screening and vaccination options. For more information, please visit www.preventcancer.org. Stay in touch with us! Sign up to receive one (or more) of our newsletters at www.preventcancer.org/newsletter.
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http://www.preventcancer.org
External link for Prevent Cancer Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- Breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, skin cancer, oral cancer, testicular cancer, cancer prevention, and early detection
Locations
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Primary
333 John Carlyle St
Suite 635
Alexandria, Virginia 22314, US
Employees at Prevent Cancer Foundation
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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
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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
How to turn physical activity into a fundraiser for your favorite cause
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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
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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
What you need to know about the new hepatitis C test
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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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We're looking forward to a great event and are happy to be a part of it!
Coming up this August at our 16th Annual Next Generation Dx Summit #NGDx, our program on early cancer surveillance will kick off with an insightful overview and strategies for Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) testing. https://lnkd.in/eGeRx9uK Our esteemed faculty will hit key areas such as personalized risk assessments, opportunities and risks of early detection, the legislative landscape, perspectives of early adopters, and the future of MCED testing. Offering no shortage of research-driven insights, case studies, and real-world experiences, this opening session will illuminate the factors driving commercialization and widespread adoption of MCED tests. Hear the perspectives of Christos Patriotis, Sam Hanash, Jody Hoyos, MHA, Caitlin Kubler, Gary Gustavsen, Elissa Mitchell Quinn, Andrew Aijian, Sudhir Srivastava, and Mark Massaro this August in Washington, DC. #earlydetection #biomarkers #precisionmedicine #diagnostics #liquidbiopsy
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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
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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
Self-collection Broadens Access to HPV Screening | Cancer Today
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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
Men need to take charge of their physical and mental health