From the Online Community to the White House, Fcancer Is Spreading the Word About Early Detection

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just over three weeks ago, edgy new charity FCancer declared this month F-tember, and the response to the organization's call to action has been nothing short of astounding. Thousands of motivated supporters are now talking online and in person about the "C" word, including the White House. So, what's getting everyone all fired up? Interestingly enough, it's a statistic. Over 90% of all cancers are curable if detected in stage one, a fact that FCancer is shouting from the rooftops.

While so many important charities are focused on finding a cure, FCancer decided to take a different approach. FCancer is the first "Generation Y" initiated and social media-powered movement that aims to educate people on crucial early warning signs of cancer and inspire them to spread the word to loved ones who may be at risk. "The first step is really getting our generation to talk to our parents about cancer," says FCancer founder Yael Cohen. "Our research has shown that parents are much more likely to get that diagnostic test or stay on top of their risk profile if it comes from a child."

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From the Online Community to the White House, Fcancer Is Spreading the Word About Early Detection

In a show of support for the movement, hundreds of FCancer friends and fans were rallied in a matter of days, and hit the ...

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