American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study

Posted by on March 10, 2013

Cancer Prevention Study

What if you could prevent even one family from hearing the words “you have cancer?” What if you could help save lives by sharing a little bit about yours? Well, you can.

This year, the American Cancer Society invites you to join in our effort to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping their researchers learn more about the many factors– behavioral, environmental, genetic– that may cause or prevent cancer.

Who’s Eligible to Enroll?

Men & Women between the ages of 30 and 65
Never been diagnosed with cancer (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer)
Willing to make a long-term commitment to the study, which involves completing periodic follow-up surveys at home

There will be 9 enrollment opportunities spanning the Philadelphia Metro area from April 24th through May 9th, 2013. To learn more, please feel free to call 1-888-604-5888 or visit www.PhillyCPS3.org, where you can also make an appointment to enroll. Please contact Kelly Andrews, Health Initiatives Representative, at 215-985-5310 or kelly.andrews@cancer.org with any questions. Thank you for your interest in research today for a cancer free tomorrow.

Step 1: Schedule an appointment at www.PhillyCPS3.org

Step 2: Select a location on the scheduling site that is most convenient for you from the following list.

The American Cancer Society-Blue Bell Office
480 Norristown Road, Suite 150
Blue Bell, PA
Tuesday May 7, 2013 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

The American Cancer Society-Center City Office
1626 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Wednesday May 8, 2013 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

West Philadelphia YMCA
5120 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Thursday May 9, 2013 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Rocky Run YMCA
1299 West Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063
Thursday May 9, 2013 12:00 PM-6:00 PM

Independence Blue Cross
Walk At Lunch
Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Wednesday April 24, 2013 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Fortaleza Fitness Center
133 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Saturday April 27, 2013 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church- East
2800 West Cheltenham Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19150
in the Family Life Center
Sunday April 28, 2013 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

2013 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Expo
Lincoln Financial Field
Friday May 3, 2013 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday May 4, 2013 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

Step 3: Only takes 25 minutes to enroll! At enrollment you will sign a consent form, complete a brief survey, provide a waist circumference measurement, and give a small blood sample.

Step 4: Complete Follow-up Surveys! Complete periodic surveys sent to your home every few years to update your information.