The American Cancer Society is looking for 10-15 volunteers to help with the Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS-3) for the Medford-Somerville area. The ultimate goal of CPS-3 is to enroll men and women from various racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the U.S. to participate in a study that will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer and will save lives. (See below for specific information about the CPS-3 study. Also, visit the CPS-3 website).

Volunteers would be working directly with Eva Gougian, the Enrollment Coordinator for Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS-3) for the Medford-Somerville area. This is a short term volunteer opportunity (starting now until June 1). Volunteers can be flexible in their hours depending on how dedicated they would like to be.

A volunteer’s role could include any and all of the following: advertising/doing outreach for the study, speaking/tabling at events about CPS-3, participating in a training for working at the enrollment site, and manning the enrollment tent on the Relay day. Relay For Life is scheduled for June 1, 2013 at the Medford High School. The enrollment will take place that afternoon/evening.

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about this opportunity, please contact:

Eva Gougian
CPS-3 Volunteer Enrollment Coordinator, Medford-Somerville
MSPH Tulane U. School of Public Health
Community Health Educator at the Cambridge Health Alliance
eva.gougian@gmail.com
978-578-6150

Some information about the study: Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3).

American Cancer Society studies began in the 1950s and involved hundreds of thousands of volunteer participants. These studies have led to discoveries such as the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer and the role obesity plays in the risk of several cancers. The new CPS-3 will help researchers build on evidence from previous studies, and help bring us closer to eliminating cancer as a major health burden for this and future generations.

If you are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old and have never been diagnosed with cancer, you are eligible to enroll. Enrollment will be available at the Medford High School on June 1, 2013.

Participating is easy and involves the following:

-Read and sign an informed consent form.

-Complete a survey packet which will ask for detailed information on lifestyle, behavioral, and other factors related to your health.

-Be measured for waist circumference.

-Give a small blood sample (similar to a doctor’s visit).  The blood sample is drawn by a trained, certified phlebotomist.

-Completing a mailed survey every few years over the next 20-30 years

All personal information and any individual results of blood analyses that may be performed will be kept strictly confidential by CPS-3 research staff. There will be no cost to you to participate.

For more information about CPS-3, please visit cancer.org/cps3, email cps3@cancer.org or call toll-free 1.888.604.5888.  Information on how to schedule your appointment will be available soon.

This is our chance to fight back against a disease that takes too much. I hope you will all take part in this historic study, and encourage you to share this message with all those you know who want to join in this fight.

 

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