NFL Alumni expands efforts to prevent and support early detection in Dallas, Kansas City, New York/Northern New Jersey, and Pittsburgh
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Football League Alumni Association (NFL Alumni) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Cancer Prevention and Control have expanded the "GEAR UP Against Cancer" campaign to Dallas, Kansas City, New York/Northern New Jersey, and Pittsburgh. The initiative aims to increase public awareness of lung cancer's impact, emphasize the importance of regular screenings for adults at high risk for developing lung cancer, and create a deeper understanding of the unique needs of cancer survivors.
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