Betsy writes in…

On Wednesday, August 24, residents of Avondale Estates, Decatur and surrounding areas have the opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are invited to enroll in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer.

What’s involved? To enroll in the study, please email CPS3@cancer.org or call 1-888-604-5888 to reserve your spot. You will be directed by our study staff to first complete a detailed survey online, and then come to Avondale Estates City Hall at 21 N. Avondale Plaza, Avondale Estates, 30002 between the hours of 7-11 am and 4-8 pm where you will complete another brief survey, have your waist circumference measured and give a small blood sample. The in-person visit takes about 20-25 minutes. Over the course of the study – which is anticipated to last 20 to 30 years – participants will be asked to fill out follow-up surveys every few years that will be sent to their home or email. The voluntary, long-term commitment by participants is what will produce benefits for decades to come. We care about your privacy. All of the information you provide is kept strictly confidential.

Invite your friends and family! This is a perfect way to honor those who have battled cancer in the past and help prevent cancer in the future.

A bit more info about the nationwide program HERE.