A recent study in Science made headlines for claiming that much of cancer is the result of so-called "bad luck mutations." The study drew criticism from scientists and cancer prevention advocates alike for creating more confusion than clarity. In this latest blog post, Silent Spring Institute makes sense of the new analysis and explains why the study actually supports — rather than refutes — the need for greater investment in cancer prevention. Read more.
NEWS
Environmental Chemicals Highlighted at Cancer Meeting
Silent Spring board member Dr. Margaret Kripke chaired a session on "Environmental Carcinogensis: A Pathway to Prevention" at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)'s annual meeting this year. To hear Dr. Kripke's remarks on the role of environmental chemicals in cancer, watch her keynote address from our annual gala here.
TIPS FOR HEALTHIER LIVING
Garden with Care
Before you plant your vegetable garden this spring, have your soil tested for lead, pesticides, and other harmful chemicals that might contaminate your food. Or consider installing raised beds made with untreated lumber, lined with landscaper's cloth, and filled with clean soil. For more tips on healthy living, download Silent Spring's free mobile app Detox Me.
IN MEMORIAM
Boston Philanthropist Was an Early Supporter of Silent Spring
Silent Spring Institute mourns the passing of our dear friend and long-time supporter, Ted Cutler. Ted and his wife Joany were early champions of our organization and our mission to make breast cancer prevention an integral part of the cancer landscape. You can read more about Ted's life and legacy in the Boston Globe.
WE'RE HIRING!
New Job Opening in Fundraising and Development
Interested in working for a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing science on breast cancer prevention? Silent Spring Institute is seeking an energetic and organized professional to serve as our Annual Fund and Events Manager. For more information on the position and how to apply, visit our website.
DID YOU KNOW?
Over the last several decades, rates of childhood cancers, including leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, have been rising. Since 1975, the incidence of all childhood cancers has gone up by 26 percent.
