What if you could prevent even one family from hearing the words
“you have cancer”?
This
year, you can fight back against cancer by enrolling in the American
Cancer Society’s new research study called the Cancer Prevention
Study-3 (CPS-3). By joining CPS-3, you can help researchers better
understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that
cause or prevent cancer, which will ultimately save lives.
Who
can join the study?
How
can you participate?
The study is open to
anyone who:
Enrollment is free and
will take place at various locations throughout metro Atlanta during
March 24 - March 31, 2011.
Is between 30 and 65 years old
Has never been diagnosed with
cancer (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer)
Is willing to make a long-term
commitment to the study, which involves completing periodic
follow-up surveys at home
“If participating in this study could mean that even just
one person could be spared a cancer diagnosis, it would be
the most important and meaningful action to fight cancer.”
– Study participant
To schedule your
appointment, scroll down and find the enrollment location most
convenient for you and click on the name of the location.
Read and sign an informed
consent form
Complete a comprehensive survey
packet that asks for information on lifestyle, behavioral and
other factors related to your health.
Have your height, weight, blood
pressure, heart rate and waist circumference measured
Give a small blood sample
(similar to a doctor’s visit – 7 teaspoons total). The blood
sample will be drawn by a trained, certified phlebotomist.
Upon completion of these steps, we will send periodic follow-up
surveys to update your information and annual newsletters with
study updates and results.
What else can you do?
If you
are not eligible to enroll, be an advocate for Cancer Prevention
Study-3. Encourage those close to you to take part in this
potentially life-saving study in your honor. Spread the word to
everyone you know - help us enroll as many area participants as
possible. Tweet the following link on Twitter or post a
Facebook status update. http://bit.ly/cps-3
For more information, visit cancer.org/cps3 or call toll free at
1-888-604-5888.
