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July 23, 2012

Cancer prevention study looking for participants

By Crystal Wylie Register News Writer

MADISON COUNTY — Anna Homa, of Berea, would love to donate more money to charitable organizations that support causes she cares about. But, just like a lot of people, she struggles financially, she said.

Through a prevention study conducted by the American Cancer Society, however, she found something else she can give — herself.

Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) is open to anyone who is:

• Willing to commit to a long-term study

• Is between the ages of 30 and 65

• Has never been diagnosed with cancer (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer).

The study is intended to help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer, according to the CPS-3 website.

The first study of this kind linked smoking to cancer, said Katie Heckman of Saint Joseph Berea, who also has enrolled in the study.

“Somebody gave their blood, which contributed to that great discovery,” said Heckman. “I want to be a part of that.”

Homa said she is skeptical of donating to charities because she is not always sure her money is going where it needs to go.

But, by participating in this study, she is “doing something proactive,” she said.

After scheduling an enrollment appointment, participants will be directed to an online survey that will ask a series of questions about medications, family history and lifestyle behaviors.

Those in the Berea area who are qualified to participate in the study will be scheduled for an appointment at Saint Joseph Berea hospital Aug. 7 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

At the appointment, participants will complete some paperwork, have their waist circumference measured and give a small blood sample.

After the completion of these steps, participants will receive follow-up surveys and annual newsletters with study updates.

If during a follow-up survey, a study participant is found to have cancer, researchers will test their blood sample and compare it to samples of others who are known to have cancer, Heckman said.

This procedure tells researchers more about what factors may cause cancer, she said.

Those interested in participating in the study can visit cps3Kentucky.org or call 1-888-604-5888 to schedule an appointment.

Crystal Wylie can be reached at cwylie@richmondregister.com or 623-1669,ext. 6696.

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