If you’ve ever wondered how you can change the world, here is your chance. We are looking for people to help us create a cancer-free world – a world with more birthdays. You can do that by volunteering for our Cancer Prevention Study-3. Through this study, you can help the American Cancer Society better understand how to prevent cancer and save lives.
It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make an impact on this and future generations.
Southeast Wisconsin will host several enrollment opportunities at a variety of sites from April 25 to May 10, 2013. If you volunteer, you will help us reach our ultimate goal – to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. To schedule your appointment choose an enrollment site below.
For more information visit cancer.org/cps3 or e-mail cps3@cancer.org or call toll-free 1-888-604-5888
Who is eligible to participate?
Anyone who:
- Is willing to make a long-term commitment to the study, which involves completing periodic follow-up surveys at home
- Is between 30 and 65 years old
- Has never been diagnosed with cancer (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer)
What does study participation involve?
The enrollment process involves two steps, one in person and one at home. As part of the in-person enrollment, you will be asked to:
- Read and sign an informed consent form.
- Complete a brief written survey.
- Provide some physical measurements.
- 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.
At home, you will complete a more comprehensive baseline survey that asks for information on lifestyle, behavioral, and other factors related to your health. (Some locations will offer this survey as part of the in-person enrollment process.) Upon completion of the enrollment steps, we will continue to mail follow-up surveys every few years to update your information. CPS-3 is not a clinical study, so participants will not receive individual blood test results. If you have specific concerns, you should consult your doctor. We will send annual newsletters to tell you about ongoing research in the Cancer Prevention Studies. And you will know that your continued participation is making a difference in creating a world with more birthdays and less cancer.
9th Annual Sankofa Health and Wellness Forum
Join Honorary Chairs Eric Vonn, WMCS and Bailey Coleman, WKKV-V100.7 on:
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
North Division High School
1011 W. Center St. Milwaukee
Workshops start with breakfast at 8:30 AM.
Registrations Options include:
Call 888.532.7581 Online: http//www.seeuthere.com/ACS/Sankofa2013 Onsite registrations begins at 7:00 AM.
Stillwaters Cancer Support Services and Cancer Support Community Greater Milwaukee Plan to Combine Their Efforts to Better Serve Patients
Waukesha, WI, November 30, 2012 – Stillwaters Cancer Support Services and Cancer
Support Community Greater Milwaukee, the area’s two leading providers of support services for people living with cancer, announced today that they plan to combine their efforts.
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, Stillwaters will expand its services to cancer patients and their families by assuming responsibility for key programs now offered by Cancer Support Community Greater Milwaukee. Read more.
ABCD Mentors & Former Y-ME Peer Counselors Team Up
ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, is pleased to announce that with the help of many former Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization volunteers and staff members, it will enrich its approach to one-to-one support by expanding and enhancing its nearly fourteen year-old Helpline service.
Y-ME, one of the oldest breast cancer support organizations in the world, closed its doors in July 2012 after 34 years. Its primary service was a 24/7 hotline supported entirely by breast cancer survivors.
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WI Comprehensive Cancer Control Summit - Save the Date
The 10th Annual WI Comprehensive Cancer Control Summit will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Italian Conference Center in Milwaukee. The topic of focus will be "Community ‐ Clinical Linkages to
Improve Cancer Control".
Dr. Richard Wender, Alumni Professor and Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Wender heads one of the most successful comprehensive primary care departments in the the nation. He was the first primary care clinician to serve as President of the American Cancer Society, helping to guide their access to care initiative. The summit will feature breakouts on a variety of topics including provider education, addressing disparities, and utilizing community health workers. Please mark your calendars!
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2012 3rd Annual Wisconsin Survivorship Forum
Live 2012 - A Day of Learning about Life after Cancer for Survivors and Providers
When: June 6, 2012
8:30am - 3:30pm
Where: Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union
Learn More and register
New Employment Opportunities with ABCD
Match Specialist. The MS provides professional and administrative assistance within the Program Department to effectively assure compassionate, efficient, and timely implementation of individualized support services through ABCD's (a) one-to-one mentoring program and related activities, (b) breast cancer Help Services /Resource List activities and maintenance, and (c) related program support. Read the full position description.
Mission Services Associate. The Mission Services Department is responsible for ABCD's mission-related
communications, key resource development activities and organization information administration, as well as coordinates the work of ABCD's Ambassador Volunteers.
The Mission Services Associate (MSA) coordinates department projects, including activities of the ABCD Ambassador Corps; maintains and manages department information/databases, provides organizational and administrative support to the Mission Services Manager and works collaboratively with the Executive Director and all other staff and volunteers. Read the full position description.