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our mission and why it matters

CANCER ADVENTURES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit funded by grant awards, donations and proceeds from the book, Cancer Adventures: Turning loss into triumph.

We are dedicated to the message of cancer prevention, early detection, survivorship and quality of life with a focus on nutrition, physical activity and giving back to make a difference within one’s community.

The National Cancer Institute estimates there were 3 million cancer survivors in America in 1971. Today there are 12 million strong.

A study produced by the Advisory Board Company in 2008 cites a LIVESTRONG poll that confirms that 49 percent of cancer survivors identified unmet survivorship needs: “Of particular concern … patients felt their oncologists were either unwilling or unable to properly address their needs.”

       

Cancer programs in large academic medical centers were the first to respond to this call to action by establishing comprehensive survivorship programs. It has been our experience that Cancer Services personnel in smaller centers understand the value of survivorship issues and are seeking to build programs, but with limited resources.

Part of the mission of CANCER ADVENTURES is partnering with cancer centers by presenting an inspiring first-person story and providing resources and information for establishing a thriving survivorship program based on the DEFEATcancer model.

         

Our message is also appropriate for the general populace. It’s about making the change to a healthier lifestyle in incremental steps. According to the National Institutes of Health, “if Americans had normal weight, stopped smoking and stopped drinking to excess, 80% of healthcare costs in America would disappear.”

CANCER ADVENTURES is passionate about inspiring people toward a healthier lifestyle and more purposeful living.