Cancer Risk Reduction: A Report from the President’s Cancer Panel
A discussion of the recently released report of the President’s Cancer Panel will be featured during the October 31st Understanding the NCI Teleconference. Speakers will address cancer risk related to physical activity, obesity, nutrition, tobacco use, and second-hand smoke.
Advocates will be able to ask questions about the report and learn about the current series of President’s Cancer Panel meetings.
The teleconference will feature
- Dr. Margaret Kripke, Member of the President’s Cancer Panel
- Dr. Dwayne Proctor, Senior Program Officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Matt Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The teleconference is scheduled
- October 31, 2007
- 1:00 PM to 2 PM (Eastern time)
- USA Toll-Free: 1-800-857-6584
- Passcode PCP
- Toll-Free Playback: 1- 888-568-0891 until November 30, 2007
The Understanding the NCI Teleconferences are sponsored by the National Cancer Institute Office of Advocacy Relations.
More information about the President’s Cancer Panel and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, the 2006-2007 report are available.
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