Columbia Weill Cornell Cancer Centers Prevention Newsletter

Melanoma Monday

May 5
www.aad.org

Most Americans don't know the warning signs of this serious and frequently fatal form of skin cancer, fewer than half ever examine their skin for signs of it, and only a third even know what melanoma is. This event, sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, places special emphasis to the early detection of this very deadly, yet treatable, form of skin cancer.

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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