Cancer Prevention Study - 3

10/06/2026

🎗️October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In 2026, an estimated 321,910 women and 2,670 men in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the U.S., accounting for nearly one in three cancer diagnoses. The good news is that when breast cancer is detected early, outcomes improve significantly.
To kick off the month, Dr. Alpa Patel appeared on ABC's Good Morning America, where she discussed new breast cancer research and its potential impact on women’s health.
🔗 Watch the segment here:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/136915366

Together, we can raise awareness, encourage screening, and support everyone affected by breast cancer. 🩷

09/16/2026

🎗️ September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️
This month, Yahoo! Finance featured an article with the American Cancer Society’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. William Dahut, highlighting the importance of prostate cancer screenings and discussing key risk factors for the disease. Early detection saves lives. Learning about your risk and staying informed can make a meaningful difference.
📖 Read the article here:

This September, the American Cancer Society encourages men to talk with their doctor about their personal risk for prostate cancer and whether screening is right for them. The number of new cases continued to increase by 3% per year from 2014 to 2022, according to the American Cancer Society's Cance...

08/12/2026

07/21/2026

🔬 Research Spotlight: Dr. Erika Rees-Punia
This month, we are highlighting research led by ACS researcher Dr. Erika Rees-Punia. Her recently published paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) examined the impact of physical activity and cancer survival. The research found that engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) can improve the chances of survival after a cancer diagnosis among people with various cancer types.

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ACS researchers found that even low amounts of activity increased survival time for people with the most common cancer types, and some rare types.

06/15/2026

Did you know? As summer approaches and sun 🌞 exposure increases, most skin cancer cases and deaths are linked to UV radiation - and many are preventable with proper protection. According to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2026, some ways to reduce your risk is to:

✅ Avoid the sun at peak hours
✅ Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses
✅ Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher🧴

Have a fun and healthy summer!
Learn more at:

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Learn about different types of skin cancer, what skin cancer might look like, sun safety, and other resources.

06/04/2026

June is National Cancer Survivors Month 💜

This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and courage of cancer survivors everywhere. Their journeys inspire us to continue raising awareness, supporting one another, and reinforcing the importance of early detection through regular screenings.

Ongoing advances in research continue to improve how we prevent and detect cancer. The American Cancer Society has recently updated colorectal cancer screening guidance, including new information on blood-based screening options making early detection more accessible than ever.

🔗 Learn more about why screenings matter:

Learn about colorectal cancer screening tests and at what age you should start them. Find out if you might be at high risk and may need a colonoscopy sooner.

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day holiday, we pause to remember and honor the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As you spend time with loved ones this weekend, please practice sun safety and wear sunscreen when outdoors!

05/05/2026

Some of our dedicated CPS-3 research staff participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in April. 💜 More than a walk, it brings together passionate supporters united by a shared goal: ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. Relay for Life celebrates survivors, honors those we've lost, and raises critical funds to support the fight against cancer.

🔗Learn more about RFL: https://www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/relay-for-life.html

04/22/2026

In honor of National Volunteer Week, the CPS-3 team would like to recognize each of you for your continued support as valued participants! Your time, willingness, and commitment make a meaningful and lasting impact on cancer research. Thank you for being an essential part of this important work.

04/07/2026

Happy April! 🎉
We’ve released our CPS 3 March 2026 E-newsletter and it’s a special one! In this issue, we celebrate 20 years of CPS 3, highlight key findings from the 2026 Cancer Facts & Figures, and feature a newly published paper on genetic risk.
📖Read the e-newsletter below: