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National Cancer Study In Need Of Local Participants

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SHARPTOWN, Md. - If you would like to be part of a study which one day may cure cancer once and for all, here are the details.

CPS-3, the landmark nationwide cancer study will focus on the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer. If you're between the ages of 30 to 65 and have never been diagnosed with cancer,you're just the kind of candidate they're looking for.

The American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study 3 TrCounty's current enrollment is at 300. They need 200 additional people to enroll before the local enrollment dates of Nov 7- Nov 10, in order to reach the TriCounty goal of 500.  

Enrollment will take place at Salisbury University and PRMC. To learn more about the nationwide study and to make appointments , visit www.cps3tricounty.org, or call toll free at 1-888-604-5888.

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