Amigas.. The American Cancer Society needs our ayuda! My familia has been touched entirely too much by cancer and I want to help others in any way PREVENT this horrible disease in its many forms. We CAN make a difference to reduce cancer for our childrens’ generations. The ACS is recruiting participants for Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), a long-term study that seeks to better understand the factors (lifestyle, environmental, genetic) that cause or prevent cancer. Past long-term ACS studies have played a major role in cancer prevention and have demonstrated the: 1) link between smoking and lung cancer; 2) significant impact of being overweight or obese on cancer risk; 3) impact of hormones, physical activity, diet on cancer risk; and 4) link between aspirin use and reduced risk of colon cancer.

Enrollment is happening NOW through the fall. Participants must be between 30-65 years old + no personal history of cancer. Involvement includes going to a recruitment site, reading and signing a consent form, completing a survey, providing some physical measurements, giving a small blood sample, and responding to follow up questionnaires by mail every 2 years following (for at least 20 years). The 20 years may sound daunting, but ultimately, the time commitment for the follow up surveys is very small…usually between 15-45 minutes.

This is a once in a generation opportunity to help change the course of cancer, and doesn’t involve donation!  Here is more information regarding the STUDY

and where to sign up by state. Check out a video that explains the study and your involvement further.

Juntas podemos!  Together we can make a difference in the lives of our youth.

Abrazos- Cristy