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Join Clark Township in taking ACTION in the FIGHT against Cancer!
Clark Joins the Movement to Prevent Cancer
American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 Could Hold Critical Clues
Residents of Clark, NJ and surrounding areas have a remarkable opportunity to join the movement to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), an historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women who are willing to commit to the long-term study, are between the ages of 30 and 65, who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in CPS-3, which will enroll a diverse population of half a million people across the United States. Enrollment for CPS-3 will take place in Clark at the Clark Relay For Life on June 11th, 2010 at ALJ High School.
CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. “My mom is a two-time cancer survivor and I’m doing all I can to make sure my children don’t have to say that…. I really believe this (CPS-3) is part of the answer,” stated one study participant from the Atlanta area.
To enroll in the study, individuals complete a brief written survey, provide a waist measurement, and give a small blood sample at the Relay enrollment site, and then complete their enrollment at home where they fill out a more comprehensive baseline survey. Over the course of the study, participants will be asked to fill out follow-up surveys every few years.
“Many individuals diagnosed with cancer struggle to answer the question, ‘What caused my cancer?’ In many cases, we don’t know the answer,” said Alpa V. Patel, Ph.D., principal investigator of CPS-3. “CPS-3 will help us better understand what factors cause cancer, and once we know that, we can be better equipped to prevent cancer.” Dr. Patel added, “Our previous cancer prevention studies have been instrumental in helping us identify some of the major factors that can affect cancer risk. CPS-3 holds the best hope of identifying new and emerging cancer risks, and we can only do this if members of the community are willing to become involved.”
For information on how to enroll, volunteer, or how you can spread the word about CPS-3, please contact Minerva: clarkcps-3@hotmail.com
American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 Could Hold Critical Clues
Residents of Clark, NJ and surrounding areas have a remarkable opportunity to join the movement to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), an historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women who are willing to commit to the long-term study, are between the ages of 30 and 65, who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in CPS-3, which will enroll a diverse population of half a million people across the United States. Enrollment for CPS-3 will take place in Clark at the Clark Relay For Life on June 11th, 2010 at ALJ High School.
CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. “My mom is a two-time cancer survivor and I’m doing all I can to make sure my children don’t have to say that…. I really believe this (CPS-3) is part of the answer,” stated one study participant from the Atlanta area.
To enroll in the study, individuals complete a brief written survey, provide a waist measurement, and give a small blood sample at the Relay enrollment site, and then complete their enrollment at home where they fill out a more comprehensive baseline survey. Over the course of the study, participants will be asked to fill out follow-up surveys every few years.
“Many individuals diagnosed with cancer struggle to answer the question, ‘What caused my cancer?’ In many cases, we don’t know the answer,” said Alpa V. Patel, Ph.D., principal investigator of CPS-3. “CPS-3 will help us better understand what factors cause cancer, and once we know that, we can be better equipped to prevent cancer.” Dr. Patel added, “Our previous cancer prevention studies have been instrumental in helping us identify some of the major factors that can affect cancer risk. CPS-3 holds the best hope of identifying new and emerging cancer risks, and we can only do this if members of the community are willing to become involved.”
For information on how to enroll, volunteer, or how you can spread the word about CPS-3, please contact Minerva: clarkcps-3@hotmail.com
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