Friday, May 17, 2013

The funny things they make you do at work

Was having trouble sharing this yesterday. In honor of National Chicken Dance Song day (yesterday 5/16/13), and employee appreciation week my work made us come up with a skit for a company wide competition (know idea what the prize is). Here is our submission. Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

ACS's CPS-3 video!

Great video on why we should ALL volunteer!

Cancer Prevention Study -3


Recently I was invited to take part as a Community Advocate in junction with the American Cancer Society's third cancer prevention study.  Recruitment is occurring all over the country.  I reach out to all of my readers to volunteer to help create a better future!


Volunteer today for a cancer-free tomorrow.

What if you could prevent even one family from hearing the words “you have cancer”?

Right now you have a unique opportunity to fight back against cancer by enrolling in the American Cancer Society’s new research study called the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). By joining CPS-3, you can help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer, which ultimately saves lives.

Who can join the study?
The study is open to anyone who:

  • is willing to make a long-term commitment to the study, which means completing periodic follow-up surveys at home for the next 20-30 years
  • is between 30 and 65 years old
  • has never been diagnosed with cancer (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer)

How can you participate?
Participation is easy. Your initial enrollment requires two steps and will involve the following:

  • After scheduling your enrollment appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to go online and complete your first, most comprehensive survey. This survey will ask you questions regarding medications you are taking, family history of cancer, lifestyle and other behaviors and will take approximately 45 – 60 minutes to complete.
  • At your appointment, you will be asked to sign an informed consent form, complete a brief survey, provide a waist circumference measurement and a small blood sample (similar to a doctor’s visit). The blood sample will be taken by a certified, trained phlebotomist. Your appointment should last approximately 20 – 30 minutes.
What else can you do?

  • Make sure to bring friends with you when you show up to change the world. And tell everyone you know about this historic opportunity to save lives and fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in your community.




To schedule an appointment or to see when they will be in your are check out the list of states participating:

http://www.cancer.org/research/researchprogramsfunding/epidemiology-cancerpreventionstudies/cancerpreventionstudy-3/cps3-locations#al