February is Cancer Prevention Month, a timely reminder that nearly half of cancer cases are linked to modifiable risk factors—yet prevention often gets far less attention than treatment.
As Americans settle into the new year, this month offers an opportunity to spotlight practical, evidence-based steps that can meaningfully reduce cancer risk, from increasing physical activity and improving diet to limiting alcohol use, avoiding tobacco, protecting skin from UV exposure, and staying up to date on recommended screenings and vaccines.
With cancer remaining the second leading cause of death in the U.S., public health experts say prevention messaging is more urgent than ever—especially as younger adults are seeing rising rates of several cancers traditionally associated with older age.
The George Washington University has experts available to talk about cancer prevention. If you would like to schedule an interview please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum at katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
gwu [dot] edu (katelyn[dot]deckelbaum[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Katherine Chiappinelli is an assistant professor of microbiology, immunology and tropical medicine at the GW Cancer Center. She studies the epigenetic regulation of immune signaling in cancer.
Julie Bauman, is the director of the GW Cancer Center as well as associate dean of cancer and professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Rachel Brem is a professor of radiology and the vice chair of radiology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is also the director of Breast Imaging and Intervention.
Anita Mehta is the assistant professor of radiology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her research interests include clinical uses of high risk breast lesions.
Pavani Chalasani is the division director for Hematology-Oncology at the GW Cancer Center. Her key research interest is in the development of biomarkers- imaging, blood-based or tissue.
Sunil Adige is an assistant professor at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and treats patients with breast cancer. His research focuses on the treatment of breast cancer.
Michael Whalen is an associate professor of Urology and Director of Urologic Oncology at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Keith Mortman is board-certified in thoracic surgery. He is the director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery and an associate professor at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Vishal Patel is an associate professor of dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at the GW Cancer Center.
Adam Friedman is the chair of dermatology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Pooja Sodha, is the director for the center for laser and cosmetic dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Marie Borum is board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and geriatric medicine. She is the director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, and a professor at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Matthew Ng is an associate professor of surgery at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is board certified in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Elmer Huerta is a clinical professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology & Oncology and the GW Cancer Center.
Sonal Paul is a medical oncologist and hematologist at the GW Cancer Center and has a strong background in clinical research and patient education.
Neil Mendhiratta is an assistant professor of Urology at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Sharad Goyal is the director of the Division of Radiation Oncology, and Professor of Radiology at GW Medical Faculty Associates.
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