You can be the hope and make a difference by participating in the Cancer Prevention Study 3. The purpose of the CPS-3 is to better understand the factors that cause or prevent cancer. The study examines lifestyle, behavior, environment and genetic factors. The key is to use this information to eliminate cancer.
The American Cancer Society is partnering again with the City of Mission Viejo to host enrollment for the Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS-3) and recruit volunteers, (community Champions). Mission Viejo is the location for the study in South Orange County, but you don’t have to be a resident of Mission Viejo to participate.
There are two informational meetings scheduled to recruit Community Champions/volunteers. Volunteers will receive information regarding the recruitment of participants for the study.
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The first Informational meeting is on Wed., Oct 9, 2013 at 6 pm at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 92691. The second one is on Fri., Oct. 11 at noon in the Saddleback Room at City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, 92691.
To participate in the study you need to have never been diagnosed with any cancers other than basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 are eligible and need to be willing to make a 20-30 year commitment. There is no cost to participate in the study.
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The study involves the participant to sign a consent form, complete a survey, provide some physical measurements (waist size) and give a small sample of blood. At your enrollment appointment a certified, trained phlebotomist will get the sample. This appointment will take approximately 20-30 minutes. After that participants do all follow-up surveys and updates at home.
Even though it seems like a long term commitment once you are enrolled the time commitment is small. You can make a difference by supporting this research.
Enrollment in the CPS3 study will actually take place on Dec. 3 -5 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center and City Hall. For more information about the study, go to www.cancer.org/cps3.
To sign-up for the informational meetings you can contact Liz Capilla at 949-567-0633 or go to liz.capilla@cancer.org. In Mission Viejo to sign-up for an enrollment appointment go to www.cps3southoc.org.
If you have questions regarding cancer, information specialists are available to answer your questions about diagnosis, treatment, financial assistance and support programs at 1-800-227-2345, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you aren’t able to participate in the study, but you want to volunteer, you are invited to join Relay for Life Planning Committee on Thurs., Oct.17 at 6:30 at Norman P. Murray, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 92691. Learn more about committee positions and help us set goals for the new year.
For more information about Relay For Life, please contact Margot Ferron at 949/ 309-1235, gomargotgo@aol.com.
