To the editor:
Have you ever heard these words spoken to you or a loved one, "You have been diagnosed with cancer!"
I heard these words 28 years ago. But, I am grateful that my cancer was treated and cured. I was fortunate that research breakthroughs like those funded by the American Cancer Society helped contribute to me being alive today.
Back then I was able to have surgery and treatment, raise my children and live a full life. Now, its my turn to help recruit people to take part in the most recent American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study called CPS-3.
I strongly encourage you to take part in this important study by enrolling on Friday, June 18, at Central Catholic High School, 4824 W. Tuscarawas, in Canton during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. Registration for CPS-3 will be from 6:30-10:30 p.m.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for you to be part of a national study that is collecting data from a half million people across the United States. Isn't a little bit of your time worth the possibility of saving lives?
To qualify for CPS-3 you cannot have or have had cancer, must be between the ages of 30 - 65, be willing to answer questionnaires every two years that are mailed to you for the next 20-30 years, allow a trained phlebotomist to draw a small sample of your blood, and have your waist measured.
All information and data collected is confidential. It will be used to learn more about ways to prevent or reduce a person's risk of cancer. It is vital for people to enroll so progress against cancer may continue.
To learn more about the study you may call toll free at 1-888-604-5888, or visit the website at www.cancer.org/cps3.
Hopefully, I can count on you to register for this historic cancer research study that will help to save lives and give people more of their most precious resource: time. If people have more time to spend with their families and friends, that means more memories, more celebrations...and ultimately more birthdays.
Donna Robinson, Chair
American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study 3-Canton Site
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