Prevent Cancer Foundation
@preventcancer
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Empowering people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention & early detection. Follows & RTs ≠ endorsements.
Alexandria, VA
Joined October 2009
Maintain a healthy weight, stay physically active, eat a plant-based diet, avoid alcohol, don’t smoke and go to your annual physicals at the doctor. Learn more about the ways you can protect your health:
preventcancer.org
Here are five ways to prevent a heart attack and lower your risk of heart disease, while also preventing cancer.
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Did you know that heart health and cancer prevention go hand in hand? Here are some tips to help you prevent a heart attack and lower your risk of heart disease, while also preventing cancer. ⬇️
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Congratulations on yet another amazing event, #FrostFatales! 💚
💛TIME💜 #FrostFatales 2026 has raised a total amount of $147,532 for the @nwlc!!!! Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support. We can't wait to see you for #FlameFatales 2026 from Sept. 13-19th!!
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Learn more about screening guidelines:
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Find out if you're at increased risk for colorectal cancer, when to get screened and how to prevent colorectal cancer through lifestyle habits and routines.
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Bipartisan members of @preventcancer’s #CongressionalFamilies program, led by Lisa McGovern, gathered on Capitol Hill yesterday to deliver “kiss colorectal cancer goodbye” awareness bags with chocolate kisses & 💩 keychains for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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You never forget your first time...getting a colonoscopy, that is! Whether you’re anxious about the procedure, curious about the details or want to learn how to prepare, @preventcancer’s own Sarah Mahoney walks through what to expect from prep to procedure to post-recovery.
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To learn more about what foods affect your colorectal cancer risk, check out https://t.co/9hqlTpLs62 🧵3/3
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Limit your intake of red meat and avoid processed meats altogether. This includes meat such as beef, pork, bacon and hot dogs. Alcohol is also known to increase your risk, and the more that you drink, the greater your risk. 🧵2/3
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The link between colorectal cancer and dietary choices is one of the best studied areas of research in cancer prevention. So, what foods should you avoid? 🧵1/3
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Learn what the test is like, what your results might mean, how often you should be getting tested and what other options might be available for you: https://t.co/DIDWo6LnAj 🧵2/2
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You've got an OB-GYN appointment, but aren't sure what you should be asking. Here's 5 questions to make sure you include.
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Trips to the doctor can cause anxiety or discomfort for some people—but it doesn’t have to! We’re here to help answer some of those questions that women might be hesitant to ask their OB-GYNs about Pap smears: 🧵1/2
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In 2024, @preventcancer’s own Henry Woodside underwent a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. Read more on Henry’s experience with preparations, finding two polyps and sharing his story with the people he cares about:
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There are several colorectal cancer screening options out there, and I opted for a colonoscopy. This is how I found myself gearing up for a total colon cleanse and a few hours at an outpatient...
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@nyknicks @NBA Allan caught his cancer early and now spreads the message to other men to be advocates for their health. Read more: https://t.co/TBtv7SnTFs 🧵3/3
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Allan Houston watched his father battle prostate cancer. 13 years later, Allan survived prostate cancer thanks to early detection.
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Allan Houston understands the power of early detection on a personal level after watching his father fight and survive prostate cancer—then facing the very same diagnosis 13 years later. 🧵1/3
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Find out what steps Caitlin took, and how she navigated getting the preventive care she needed: https://t.co/BSYgSCWSDo 🧵2/2
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Cancer screenings are critical for those with a family history of cancer. Here's what you need to know about how to protect yourself.
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What happens when you need to get screened before the recommended screening age? Because of Caitlin’s family history of colorectal cancer, she got her colonoscopy before she turned 45, the usual age to start. 🧵1/2
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Congratulations to alumna Dr. Joselle Cook for receiving the Awesome Games Done Quick award from @preventcancer for her project, “MGUS/MM Awareness & Genetic Insights Campaign II (MAGIC 2) Screening Study.” Learn more: https://t.co/eNsBCOCcNA
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We'll always love cheering on @GamesDoneQuick and their awesome work 🎉💚 Good luck to all the speedrunners this week!
It's time, it's time, it's time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #FROSTFATALES 2026 IS LIVE!!!!!!!!!!! 💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜 https://t.co/Gja49Vb0BG
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