Columbia Weill Cornell Cancer Centers Prevention Newsletter

Cancer Control Month

April
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The month of April has been designated as a special time to increase awareness of cancer, assess the toll the disease takes on the nation and examine the progress we have made in our efforts to overcome it. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly one-third of cancer deaths can be attributed to dietary factors. The key to defeating cancer is an aggressive defense through appropriate prevention. However, early detection and treatment of actual cancer cases can dramatically reduce the disease's fatal effects.

From the Editors
It is now just over 30 years since the American "War on Cancer" began with the Congressional passage of the Cancer Control Act. [more]

Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials
If you are interested in learning more about a trial, access the Web site address or call the phone number provided for additional information. [more]

Cancer Prevention Legislation
Legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in various states. [more]

Federal legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in the US Congress. [more]

Make Your Voice Heard
Contact your Congressional representatives, the White House, or other government agencies to express your support of cancer prevention legislation and to urge the funding of cancer prevention research. [more]

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition of this, we have included a number of articles pertaining to the prevention and early detection of this malignancy that we think you will find useful. There are over 147,000 new cases and 57,000 deaths annually from this disease in the US alone. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable of all cancers. Talk to your physician about your screening options and how you can decrease your risk of developing this disease.

Cancer Prevention Mailing List
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Colossal Colon Tour
In an effort to educate the public on colorectal cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment, the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation has created the Colossal Colon Tour. [more]


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