Prevent Cancer Foundation

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The Prevent Cancer Foundation (PCF), formerly the Cancer Research Foundation of America or the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, is a United States-based charity US health organizations devoted to the early detection and prevention of cancer.[1]

Founded1985; 41 years ago (1985) (as Cancer Research Foundation of America)
FounderCarolyn R. Aldige
Purpose"To increase cancer prevention and early detection through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved."
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Prevent Cancer Foundation
Founded1985; 41 years ago (1985) (as Cancer Research Foundation of America)
FounderCarolyn R. Aldige
Purpose"To increase cancer prevention and early detection through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved."
Location
Area served
United States
MethodFunding cancer research, education and community outreach programs.
Key people
Gary Lytle, Board Chair
Employees26
Websitewww.preventcancer.org
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Description

Through research, education, outreach, and advocacy, the Prevent Cancer Foundation aims to help people avoid a cancer diagnosis or detect their cancer early enough to be successfully treated.[2] PCF meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability outlined by the Better Business Bureau,[3] is rated 4 out of 4 stars (100/100) by Charity Navigator,[4] and is a Guidestar 2022 Platinum Transparency participant.[5]

The Foundation aims to reduce cancer deaths by 40% by 2035.[citation needed] To achieve this, the Foundation plans to invest $20 million in technology 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.[citation needed]

Works

PCF holds professional conferences around the U.S. for those involved in the field of cancer.[citation needed] They have funded over 300 scientists and over 430 peer-reviewed research projects across the world in more than 150 leading research institutions nationwide, as well as raised awareness of cancer and educated the public about it through exhibits, the distribution of material, and working with the media.[2] Such public education seeks to teach people how they can lower their chances of getting cancer, as well as how to detect early signs of cancer.[citation needed] Their work on colorectal cancer prevention established a framework for health care professionals to collaborate on colorectal cancer screening and prevention,[citation needed] which was lacking beforehand,[citation needed] and they have had extensive influence on Capitol Hill,[citation needed] including their Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program.[citation needed]

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