OUR MISSION
More than 45 years after the “war on cancer” began, we have spent billions on research and treatment while falling behind on preventing many cancers. Despite the progress made on research and treatment since 1974, there have been sharp increases in some cancers: pediatric blood cancers are up by 60 percent and brain cancers have increased by 40 percent in children 14 and under. Although a small percentage of cancers are driven by genetics, the rest are often the result of external forces. Less Cancer’s mission is to make risk reduction and prevention a vital part of the cancer paradigm. Less Cancer was founded to help remediate the alarming trend of increased incidences of cancer. We are a Platinum GuideStar member and we share our message with the general public, elected officials, and the medical community through the digital media and community-supported programming.
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SCIENCE AND RESOURCES
FTC Targets App Marketers That Claim to Detect Melanoma
There’s an app for almost everything — but don’t bet your life on one that
Chemical Exposure Linked to Billions in Health Care Costs
National Geographic: Exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals is likely leading to an increased risk of serious
Melanoma survivor urges lawmakers to bar minors from tanning beds
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 By MACKENZIE CONCEPCION Cronkite News Christine Nelson said there’s a reason
World Health Organization Scientist Warn Against Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) Tanning Devices
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a working group of the World Health
Can melanoma skin cancer be prevented?
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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation What is UV radiation? Radiation is the emission (sending out) of energy
Prospective Investigation of Poultry and Fish Intake in Relation to Cancer Risk
Dietary guidelines advise consumers to limit intake of red meat and choose lean protein sources,
Indoor Tanning: The Risks of Ultraviolet Rays
On this page: Cancer Risk Other Risks Tanning in Children and Teens FDA Regulation The
RAISING AWARENESS AND KEEPING YOU INFORMED
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Investing in Change
Photo by Jonathan FranciscaWe hear a lot about change — snappy slogans and uplifting sound bites — but real
Rep. Messmer Wins Elsie Hillman Speaker Award
September 6, 2018Rep. Mindi Messmer of New HampshireMindi Messmer Awarded Less Cancer’s Elsie Hillman Speaker AwardMessmer Will
The Sovis Birthday Ride For Less Cancer
Wes Sovis. Smiling and grinding.This past June, we rode bikes for Less Cancer. This September,
Senseless Loss
Our community has lost another young life to cancer. This is another loss to rhabdomyosarcoma