Nationwide cancer study enrollment to take place in Savannah

Residents of the Coastal Empire & Lowcountry have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. During the week of February 26-March 1 the American Cancer Society is asking men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer to participate in the American Cancer Society?s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3).

Men and women who are willing to commit to the study must be between the ages of 30 and 65 and never have been diagnosed with cancer. To enroll, individuals provide a waist measurement, give a small blood sample and complete and complete a baseline and enrollment survey. Over the course of the study, participants will be asked to fill out follow-up surveys every few years for the next 20-30 years (total time commitment over 20-30 years, approx. 8 hours)

The goal is to enroll at least 400 participants in Savannah, the Coastal Empire and Low country during the week of February 26-March 1.

Enrollments will take place the following dates & times:

Savannah Civic Center

301 West Oglethorpe Ave.,

Wednesday, February 27

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

West Chatham YMCA

165 Issac G La Roache Dr., Pooler

Thursday, February 28

3-7 p.m.

Habersham YMCA

6400 Habersham St., Savannah

Tuesday, February 26

3-7 p.m.

and

Friday, March 1

7-11 a.m.

For more information or to learn how to become involved with CPS-3 in Savannah, go to www.cps3savannah.com, email amy.riesinger@cancer.org or call 912-355-5196. Appointments available at www.cps3savannah.com

Source: http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2013-02-20/nationwide-cancer-study-enrollment-take-place-savannah

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