Step 6: Appreciate the battle and prevent the hardship from repeating.
“One of the things that young people need to realize is 5% of all cancers in the world are caused by the HPV virus” says Event co-chair and FFF Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Lawrence Piro. “Join in the cause – get vaccinated”
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In 2013, The Farrah Fawcett Foundation joined forces with Stand Up To Cancer to create the SU2C-FFF Translational Research Team in Boston for HPV-related cancers, pioneered by Dr. Ellis Reinherz and Dr. Robert Haddad at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The team is now searching for a therapeutic vaccine for patients with no other treatment options. The FFF is also committed to creating patient assistance funds and supports prevention and awareness programs.