Prevent Cancer Foundation
@preventcancer.org
Empowering people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention & early detection. Imagine a 🌎 where cancer is preventable, detectable & beatable for all!
Let’s keep on growing and giving! 🙌 Join us during No Shave November and turn skipped shaves into fuel for cancer prevention and early detection. Do your part and donate at no-shave.org/preventcancer! @fightcrc.bsky.social @manuptocancer1.bsky.social #DropTheRazor #GrowTheChange
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Let’s keep on growing and giving! 🙌 Join us during No Shave November and turn skipped shaves into fuel for cancer prevention and early detection. Do your part and donate at no-shave.org/preventcancer! @fightcrc.bsky.social @manuptocancer1.bsky.social #DropTheRazor #GrowTheChange
“My sister taught me many things...but if there is one thing I learned from her...it is this: lung cancer does not discriminate.” Read this story of two sisters and learn why it’s important to advocate for your health: preventcancer.org/article/a-si...
A sister’s legacy: Insights from the lung cancer journey of a young non-smoker - Prevent Cancer Foundation
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November 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“My sister taught me many things...but if there is one thing I learned from her...it is this: lung cancer does not discriminate.” Read this story of two sisters and learn why it’s important to advocate for your health: preventcancer.org/article/a-si...
🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking? You’ve already taken one of the hardest steps—deciding to quit! 🧵 (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking? You’ve already taken one of the hardest steps—deciding to quit! 🧵 (1/2)
“If you have a persistent cough or other symptoms, do not delay in finding an answer. It might be nothing, but it might be something—perhaps life-changing.” When her symptoms appeared at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim knew she had to speak up. 🧵 (1/2)
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“If you have a persistent cough or other symptoms, do not delay in finding an answer. It might be nothing, but it might be something—perhaps life-changing.” When her symptoms appeared at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim knew she had to speak up. 🧵 (1/2)
Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude—and food! But did you know that making a few healthy swaps at the dinner table can help reduce your cancer risk? 🧵 (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude—and food! But did you know that making a few healthy swaps at the dinner table can help reduce your cancer risk? 🧵 (1/2)
On Veterans Day, while @preventcancer.org is away from our desks in observance of the holiday, we’re taking a moment to honor those who have served—and to share important health information just for them. 🧵 (1/3)
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On Veterans Day, while @preventcancer.org is away from our desks in observance of the holiday, we’re taking a moment to honor those who have served—and to share important health information just for them. 🧵 (1/3)
Did you know? In one hour of smoking hookah, users inhale 100-200x more smoke than they would inhale from a cigarette. 🧵 (1/2)
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Did you know? In one hour of smoking hookah, users inhale 100-200x more smoke than they would inhale from a cigarette. 🧵 (1/2)
Do you want to turn your fitness into a fundraiser? Run the 2026 LA Marathon with @preventcancer and turn your miles into donations! 🧵 (1/2)
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Do you want to turn your fitness into a fundraiser? Run the 2026 LA Marathon with @preventcancer and turn your miles into donations! 🧵 (1/2)
You may know cigarettes can lead to lung cancer, but what about cigars? Cigar smoking poses serious health risks—from lung and oral cancer to gum disease. 🧵 (1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
You may know cigarettes can lead to lung cancer, but what about cigars? Cigar smoking poses serious health risks—from lung and oral cancer to gum disease. 🧵 (1/2)
Anyone can get lung cancer. Heidi Nafman Onda knows too well—she’s a lifelong health enthusiast, and her diagnosis came as a shock as a non-smoker with no symptoms. 🧵 (1/3)
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Anyone can get lung cancer. Heidi Nafman Onda knows too well—she’s a lifelong health enthusiast, and her diagnosis came as a shock as a non-smoker with no symptoms. 🧵 (1/3)
🚭Secondhand smoke harms more than just the person who is smoking. Even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can increase the risk of lung cancer and other serious health issues for non-smokers—including children, infants and pregnant people. 🧵 (1/3)
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🚭Secondhand smoke harms more than just the person who is smoking. Even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can increase the risk of lung cancer and other serious health issues for non-smokers—including children, infants and pregnant people. 🧵 (1/3)
MacKenzie Weldon was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer after being four months late for her annual mammogram. 🧵 (1/2)
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
MacKenzie Weldon was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer after being four months late for her annual mammogram. 🧵 (1/2)
Does antiperspirant cause breast cancer? The answer is there is no clear evidence to suggest that using antiperspirant or deodorant leads to an increased chance of breast cancer. 🧵 (1/3)
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Does antiperspirant cause breast cancer? The answer is there is no clear evidence to suggest that using antiperspirant or deodorant leads to an increased chance of breast cancer. 🧵 (1/3)
Are you eligible for breast cancer screening? Find out what’s right for you: preventcancer.org/quiz
Cancer screening quiz – See the screenings you need
Early detection equals better outcomes! Take this short cancer screening quiz and see what screenings you need.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Are you eligible for breast cancer screening? Find out what’s right for you: preventcancer.org/quiz
We’re so excited to partner with No Shave November this year, powered by @fightcrc.bsky.social! Join us and @manuptocancer1.bsky.social for this month-long movement to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer. 🧵 (1/2)
October 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We’re so excited to partner with No Shave November this year, powered by @fightcrc.bsky.social! Join us and @manuptocancer1.bsky.social for this month-long movement to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer. 🧵 (1/2)
Laney, our former summer intern, shares her tips for staying healthy in college. She’s found that incorporating workouts, walks, good food and time with friends into her schedule is critical to ensuring she enjoys her time at school while staying healthy as a busy college student.
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Laney, our former summer intern, shares her tips for staying healthy in college. She’s found that incorporating workouts, walks, good food and time with friends into her schedule is critical to ensuring she enjoys her time at school while staying healthy as a busy college student.
Dr. Veronica Vital was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer after noticing a dimple on her right breast. But she often wondered how different her journey would have been had she caught the cancer earlier. 🧵 (1/3)
October 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Dr. Veronica Vital was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer after noticing a dimple on her right breast. But she often wondered how different her journey would have been had she caught the cancer earlier. 🧵 (1/3)
What is a BRCA (Breast Cancer Associated) gene mutation? Dr. Monica Peravali, an oncologist at @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social, explains what it is, who is at risk and what happens if you have it. 🧵 (1/3)
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
What is a BRCA (Breast Cancer Associated) gene mutation? Dr. Monica Peravali, an oncologist at @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social, explains what it is, who is at risk and what happens if you have it. 🧵 (1/3)
Barb Neal was two months into retirement when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at a routine mammogram appointment. Luckily, her diagnosis was early enough to allow for effective treatment options. 🧵 (1/2)
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Barb Neal was two months into retirement when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at a routine mammogram appointment. Luckily, her diagnosis was early enough to allow for effective treatment options. 🧵 (1/2)
When Allison was told she had dense breasts, she didn’t know what steps to take after her routine mammogram. Her options to stay healthy & ahead of cancer were to increase the frequency of her mammograms, get supplemental screenings or a combination of both. 🧵 (1/3)
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When Allison was told she had dense breasts, she didn’t know what steps to take after her routine mammogram. Her options to stay healthy & ahead of cancer were to increase the frequency of her mammograms, get supplemental screenings or a combination of both. 🧵 (1/3)
Ali Rogin found out she carried the BRCA1 genetic mutation when she was in college—which she inherited from her dad. Ali took preventive measures for her own health, and by having her daughter through IVF, she ensured her daughter wouldn’t inherit the gene either. 🧵 (1/2)
October 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ali Rogin found out she carried the BRCA1 genetic mutation when she was in college—which she inherited from her dad. Ali took preventive measures for her own health, and by having her daughter through IVF, she ensured her daughter wouldn’t inherit the gene either. 🧵 (1/2)
In 2024, the FDA approved a new blood-based screening test for people ages 45 and older who are at average risk of colorectal cancer—the first of its kind to be approved as a screening option for colorectal cancer. 🧵 (1/2)
October 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In 2024, the FDA approved a new blood-based screening test for people ages 45 and older who are at average risk of colorectal cancer—the first of its kind to be approved as a screening option for colorectal cancer. 🧵 (1/2)
In fall of 2021, Aisha Khan got a call from her health care provider and was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Khan admitted she had been too scared to schedule a mammogram until 2017 and now knows the need to advocate for cancer prevention and early detection. 🧵 (1/2)
October 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In fall of 2021, Aisha Khan got a call from her health care provider and was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Khan admitted she had been too scared to schedule a mammogram until 2017 and now knows the need to advocate for cancer prevention and early detection. 🧵 (1/2)
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. How can you know if you should be screened?
Writing for @preventcancer.org urologist Dr. Chirag Patel explains when, why, and how to have a conversation with your doctor.
Writing for @preventcancer.org urologist Dr. Chirag Patel explains when, why, and how to have a conversation with your doctor.
Should I get screened for prostate cancer? - Prevent Cancer Foundation
At age 50, men at average risk of prostate cancer should begin talking to their health care provider about prostate cancer screening and begin the process of shared decision-making.
preventcancer.org
September 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. How can you know if you should be screened?
Writing for @preventcancer.org urologist Dr. Chirag Patel explains when, why, and how to have a conversation with your doctor.
Writing for @preventcancer.org urologist Dr. Chirag Patel explains when, why, and how to have a conversation with your doctor.