MARQUETTE -- Marquette County residents could be making all the difference when it comes to answering future cancer questions.
The American Cancer Society has selected the Marquette County branch of Relay for Life to host the latest cancer prevention study, and they're holding an informational meeting on Tuesday night at Marquette General Hospital.
The research is looking at how genetics and environmental conditions play a role in cancer. Marquette County was chosen because of their community commitment and increase in fundraising with Relay for Life events.
"This is one of the most exciting things I have ever been a part of, because we have a chance to be a part of the research," said Kathleen Oliveir from the Cancer Prevention Study. "A lot of people who have loved ones with cancer...they feel helpless, they feel useless, as to how little they can actually do for them. This is a concrete step people can take to be a part of the cure."
To be a part of the study, you must be between the ages of 30-65, never been diagnosed with cancer, and willing to commit long term.
Each person in the study will have to complete a survey every couple of years.
"Let's just hypothetically say, you have three people in your family that have cancer, and you do not. Why don't you have that cancer? This study will help answer those questions, and that's why we're looking for people who have not had cancer," American Cancer Society Volunteer Carl Fulsher said.
To find out how to be a part of the study, contact Oliveir by emailing her at bigbayredhead@yahoo.com and visit the American Cancer Society study's website.
The meeting is at 6 PM tomorrow night in the 84 Building at Marquette General Hospital.
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