Cancer Prevention Study in Canton

[Barbara Currence]

Be part of this important, historic research project.

Important information regarding the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) that will be taking place in Canton on Friday, June 18, at Central Catholic High School.

Cancer Prevention Study-3:Research that will help us better understand the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer.

Who is YOUR reason to Relay?
What if you could honor that person by participating in research that will help understand the factors that prevent cancer and save more lives?
This year YOU have that opportunity.
Enrollment for the 3rd Cancer Prevention Study (CPS-3) of the American Cancer Society will take place at your Relay for Life.
Who can join the study?
Anyone between the ages of 30 and 65 years who has never been diagnosed with cancer (NOT including basal or squamous cell skin cancer) and will commit to the study long term by completing periodic questionnaires.
How can you participate?
You can enroll during the Relay for Life being held at Central Catholic High School on Friday, June 18, 2010 from 6:30 – 10:30 PM.
Enrollment is a simple, two-phase process:
At Relay, you will be asked to complete a brief survey, provide a waist measurement, and give a small amount of blood (similar to a doctor’s visit) collected by a professional, trained phlebotomist.
At home, you will complete a more detailed survey that asks questions related to medical history, lifestyle, and behaviors. Periodically, you will receive follow-up surveys at home to update your information.
What else can you do?
Tel l everyone you know about this one-time opportunity to make a difference in the fight against cancer and celebrate the cancer survivors in your life.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/cps-3 or call toll free, 1-888-604-5888.
Canton Relay for Life – Cancer Prevention Study-3
Central Catholic High School