Mid-Michigan residents have a remarkable opportunity to join the movement to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations.
By enrolling in the study, participants will help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer, which ultimately will save lives. To enroll, residents must be between the ages of 30 and 65 and never have been diagnosed with cancer. They also must be willing to make a long-term commitment involving brief follow-up surveys at home for the next 20 to 30 years. The study will enroll a diverse population of 300,000 people across the United States.
Enrollment will take place at Baker College of Flint, 1050 W. Bristol Rd., in the Technology Building from March 20-24 and the American Cancer Society Office, 1480 W. Center Rd, Suite #1, in Essexville from March 20-28. Residents can make an appointment to enroll at their leisure by calling toll-free 1-888-604-5888 or going to www.cps3midmichigan.com.
During enrollment individuals provide a waist measurement, give a small blood sample and complete a comprehensive survey online or at the enrollment site. Over the course of the study, participants will be asked to fill out follow-up surveys every few years.
CPS-3 holds the best hope of identifying new and emerging cancer risks. Previous cancer prevention studies by the American Cancer Society have been instrumental in helping to identify some of the major factors that can affect cancer risk. These studies have uncovered the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer; the significant impact of being overweight or obese on risk of cancer occurrence and death; the link between aspirin use and reduced risk of colon cancer; and the link between postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and various gynecologic cancers such as breast and ovarian cancer.
Information for this article provided by The American Cancer Society.
