Local Residents Called to Contribute to Cancer Research Effort

TYLER � Residents of Smith and surrounding counties have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations, according to study organizers. According to a news release, men and women age 30 to 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer (excluding basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers) are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society�s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). Spokespeople say CPS-3 will enroll a diverse population of 300,000 people across the United States and Puerto Rico.

The opportunity for local residents to enroll in CPS-3 is being made possible in partnership with host sites East Texas Medical Center, Tyler Junior College-West Campus, Trinity Mother Frances Hospital and Clinic, and the University of Texas Health Northeast, Tuesday through Friday, October 1-4. Eligible participants are asked to book an appointment to enroll by going to http://www.CancerStudyTX.org or calling 1-888-604-5888.

Study organizers say CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. �The more we know about cancer the better we can protect ourselves and our future generations. Our goal is to enroll at least 400 adults in the study from Smith County and surrounding areas to save more lives from this terrible disease,� said Kathy Baker, American Cancer Society volunteer. �While I have survived two different cancer diagnoses because of research, my mother and my grandfather were not so fortunate. I�m doing all I can to stop this disease and I really believe this study (CPS-3) is part of the answer.�