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| Founded | 1985 (as Cancer Research Foundation of America) |
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| Founder | Carolyn R. Aldige |
| Purpose | "To increase cancer prevention and early detection through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved." |
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Area served | United States |
| Method | Funding cancer research, education and community outreach programs. |
Key people | Gary Lytle, Board Chair |
Employees | 26 |
| Website | www |
The Prevent Cancer Foundation (PCF), formerly the Cancer Research Foundation of America or the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, is a United States-based charity and one of the leading US health organizations devoted to the early detection and prevention of cancer.[1][2]
- ^ "John D. Groopman, PhD, honored with AACR-Prevent Cancer Foundation Award". Eurekalert!. American Association for the Advancement of Science. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
The Prevent Cancer Foundation was started in 1985. Today, it is one of the nation's leading health organizations and has catapulted cancer prevention to prominence... Since its inception the Prevent Cancer Foundation has provided more than $120 million in support of cancer prevention and early detection research, education and community outreach programs across the country. The Foundation has funded over 430 peer-reviewed research projects in 39 states, and three in Canada, in more than 150 leading research institutions nationwide. This research has been pivotal in developing a body of knowledge that is the basis for important cancer prevention and early detection strategies.
- ^ "About Page". Prevent Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 6 January 2011.