Cured, George Karl Still Fights Cancer

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Cured, George Karl Still Fights Cancer

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Quest Diagnostics teams up with American Cancer Society on nationwide cancer prevention study as part of community health initiative.

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 10:30am

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Denver Nuggets coach, George Karl, lent his voice to the American Cancer Society and Quest Diagnostics, who are teaming up on a nationwide cancer prevention study. It aims to follow 300,000 people for 20 to 30 years to see how genetics, lifestyle and the environment affect cancer risk.

From NBA.com: With no basketball to coach, George Karl is tending to his other passion in life: fighting cancer, a disease he's beaten twice.

The Denver Nuggets coach lent his voice Tuesday to the American Cancer Society and Quest Diagnostics, which are teaming up on a nationwide cancer prevention study. It aims to follow 300,000 people for 20 to 30 years to see how genetics, lifestyle and the environment affect cancer risk. Read more.

 

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Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is available at www.QuestDiagnostics.com or follow us at Facebook.com/QuestDiagnostics and Twitter.com/QuestDX. 
 
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Keywords: Social Impact & Volunteering | CSR | Corporate Social Responsibility | Quest Diagnostics | community health | health care

NEWSROOM: Quest Diagnostics

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