[CraigRussellACS]

The American Cancer Society is looking for Central Florida residents to participate in the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). This is a national study which seeks to help improve understanding of factors which cause or prevent cancer such as genetics, environment, or lifestyle. We are looking for participants who match the following criteria: men and women between the ages of 30 and 65, who have never been previously diagnosed with any form of cancer, and are willing to make a long term commitment to the study. Appointments for enrollment in the study can be made before July 1st at http://www.seeuthere.com/cps3enroll/orlfl

Participants who enroll in the study will be asked to provide a waist measurement, give a small blood sample, and complete a comprehensive survey either online or at the enrollment site. After this initial session and survey, participants will be asked to fill out follow-up surveys every few years over the course of the study.

Enrollment will take place on the dates below.

Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Modular Classroom
600 East Dixie Avenue, Leesburg, FL
Tuesday, July 16th
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Villages Regional Hospital
Sharon Morse Classroom (Suite 520 – 2nd Floor)
1400 US Hwy 441, The Villages, FL 32159
Wednesday, July 17th
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

American Cancer Society
Conference Room
1601 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
Thursday, July 18th
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Central Florida Regional Hospital
Cafeteria
1401 West Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
Saturday, July 20th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Osceola Regional Medical Center
Classrooms A/B
700 West Oak Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Saturday, July 20th
8:00 am – 2:00 pm

[CraigRussellACS]

The American Cancer Society is conducting a new study, the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), which will help researchers gain important insight into factors in genetics, environment, and lifestyle that cause or prevent cancer. In order to accomplish this, we are looking for Champions who are willing to help recruit participants for the study. There are no eligibility requirements to be a Champion, but men and women who wish to participate in CPS-3 must be between the ages of 30 and 65, willing to commit to the long term study, and never been previously diagnosed with cancer.

A kick-off event will take place Tuesday, May 21st, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Modular Classroom at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Sharon Morse Modular Classroom at The Villages Hospital System. The event will start with registration of Champions, followed by a one-hour program where they will receive the information necessary to help educate and recruit community members for CPS-3.

To RSVP for the kick-off, please contact Trisha Patel by phone at (407) 581-2524, or by email at trisha.patel@cancer.org . To learn more about CPS-3, visit Participate Cancer Prevention Study-3 | American Cancer Society or call the toll-free number at 1-888-604-5888. Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, or wish to honor a friend or loved one who has battled cancer, becoming a CPS-3 Champion is a great way to help in the fight to make this cancer’s last century.

[rayschic]

I just checked the website and found out that if you have had non-melanoma skin cancer, you are still eligible to participate in the study.
I know that many people in The Villages have had basal cell skin cancer (myself included) and wanted to let those people know that if they are interested in participating in the study, they can.
Frequently Asked Questions | American Cancer Society

[Lbmb24101]

We are still not oficially FL residents.
Can I participate in this study?

[rayschic]

Originally Posted by Lbmb24101

We are still not oficially FL residents.
Can I participate in this study?

They are looking for participants from most states. You can use this link to see where you can go in your home state.

Where to Join | American Cancer Society

[CraigRussellACS]

Originally Posted by Lbmb24101

We are still not oficially FL residents.
Can I participate in this study?

Residency is not a requirement to participate. The study is nationwide so if you are not a local resident, you can find a recruiting location closer to you, and if you are a local, you can make an appointment at one of the locations listed. We appreciate your interest in this study!