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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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
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RAISING AWARENESS AND KEEPING YOU INFORMED
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U.S. Surgeon General Adams Tweets about the Health Dangers of Asbestos Exposure for National…
U.S. Surgeon General Adams Tweets about the Health Dangers of Asbestos Exposure for National Asbestos
Cooking Up Your Next Career Change
Thanks to some bad choices I made in the last 40-odd years, I now find
Committing to the Light
Photo by Riccardo AnnandaleRecently, I was working from home with the TV on in the
National Cancer Prevention Workshop
Jacob Creswick Photo As founder of Less Cancer and initiator of National Cancer Prevention Day, the
LET’S FIGHT CANCER WITH A FOCUS ON PREVENTION
Less Cancer’s work to raise awareness about health and environment spans a wide range of issues, including specific contaminants, pollution sources, and healthy lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise, and nutrition. While we work to protect all communities, our approach is particularly relevant to at-risk populations, such as families and children in low-income communities. Our ultimate goal is to raise awareness of prevention and reduce incidences of diagnosed cancer in all people.
— Bill Couzens, Founder, Less Cancer