Why Prevention?
Until a cure for all cancers is discovered, the best hope of beating cancer is not getting it in the first place. Explore the facts you need to know about what causes cancer and learn how you can Get in Front.
DID YOU KNOW...
Q: What can girls tell women about breast cancer?
A: CPIC has launched the 5-year LEGACY study to shed light on how early-life influences in childhood & adolescence may impact breast cancer development in women.
Q: How does CPIC research affect public policy?
A: Our research has helped elected officials prepare legislation that promotes safe chemicals in nail salons and warns people about the dangers of tanning salons—just two recent examples!
Q: What kind of people are Get In Front people?
A: Bianca Vierra, Miss Teenage California, and Garen Scribner, principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet! And you.
CPIC At Work Throughout California
Actions I Can Take Every Day
Take an action everyday to help prevent cancer and invite your friends to join you.
Challenge #1
Challenge #2
Hepatitis B – stopping liver cancer before it starts
Hep B Free campaign has increased awareness, testing and vaccination for chronic hepatitis B.
What causes female teachers to get more cancer than other women?
Support the California Teachers Study to help us find the causes of cancer among female teachers and school administrators.Want to learn more about cancer prevention research?
To view the Cancer Prevention Institute’s research findings on ways to reduce cancer risks across lifestyle, genetics, environment and occupation, visit www.cpic.org

















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