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NYS employees have an opportunity to participate in American
Cancer Society CPS-3 Study
Almost everyone knows someone who has had cancer. The American Cancer Society
(ACS) is partnering with the NYS Governor’s Office of Employee Relations, PEF, and CSEA to
provide an opportunity for state employees to contribute to cancer research. The ACS is
recruiting people from select areas across the country to participate in a cancer prevention study
(CPS-3). From this research study, the American Cancer Society will track the habits and
lifestyle behaviors of 300,000 Americans nationwide in an effort to identify risk factors for
cancer.
Who is eligible to participate? Any employee who:
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is between 30 and 65 years old
has never been diagnosed with cancer (excluding basal or squamous cell skin cancer)
is willing to make a long-term commitment to the study by completing surveys at home
every two years
What does participation in the study involve?
The enrollment process involves two steps:
1. Participants will complete an online comprehensive baseline survey that asks for
information about lifestyle, behaviors, and other health-related factors. This survey canbe
found at www.cps3albany.org.
2. Participants will attend an in-person enrollment at the Empire State Plaza either on May
2, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or May 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This enrollment
should take approximately 20 minutes. Participants will be asked to read and sign an
informed consent form, complete a brief written survey, provide some physical
measurements, including weight, height, blood pressure, resting heart rate, and waist
circumference, and give a small blood sample. The blood sample will be drawn by a
trained, certified phlebotomist.
After an employee enrolls, the ACS will continue to mail follow-up surveys to participants every
two years for the next 20 to 30 years to update their information. CPS-3 is not a clinical study,
so participants will not receive individual blood test results. If individuals have specific
concerns, they should consult their doctor. The ACS will send annual newsletters to update
individuals about ongoing research in the Cancer Prevention Studies. All personal information
and any individual results of blood analyses that may be performed will be kept strictly
confidential by the ACS research staff. There is no direct cost to participate, nor any monetary
compensation provided for participation. NYS employees are encouraged to participate on their
own time.
For more information or to learn how to become involved with CPS-3, visit
www.cancer.org/cps3, email [email protected], or call toll-free 1-888-604-5888