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?
The study is open to anyone who:
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
How can you participate?
Enrollment is free and will take place at various locations throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County from September 9th - September 15th, 2012.
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 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.
“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
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?
Help us to spread the word about Cancer Prevention Study-3. Encourage those close to you to take part in this potentially life-saving study.
Tweet the following link on Twitter or post a Facebook status update:
If you could do something to prevent cancer would you? Fight cancer by participating in the ACS Cancer Prevention Study-3. CPS3Baltimore.org
For more information, visit cancer.org/cps3 or call toll free at 1-888-604-5888.
CPS-3 Enrollment Sites
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Sunday,
September
9, 2012
Empowerment
Temple
10:30
am-2:00
pm
4217
Primrose
Ave,
Baltimore,
MD 21215
-
Charles
Robinson
Fellowship
Hall
Maryland Dept. of
Health &
Mental
Hygiene
9:00
am-2:00
pm
201 W.
Preston
St.,
Baltimore,
MD 21201
- Room L
1
(Special
Note:
Parking
is
limited/Public
Transportation
should
be
utilized.)
