The Cancer Happens® curriculum is an empowering, risk-reduction program for K-12.

We work with educators, schools, and districts across the country to educate students on cancer prevention and risk-reduction.

What We Cover:

  • Basic cancer terminology and statistics
  • Cancer risk factors and protective factors
  • Coping and communication skills
  • Family history and genetics
  • Tobacco and vaping/e-cigarettes
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination
  • Sun safety and skin checks
  • Testicular cancer
  • Breast self-awareness
  • Nutrition and physical activity
  • Reputable resources for teens and opportunities to get involved

How It’s Taught:

  • Live Presentation: 45-50 minutes; Presented in-person or virtually by our trained health educators. Student participation and active learning is invited and encouraged!
  • Online Courses: 1) Cancer Happens 101 and 2) E-Cigarettes and Vaping. Access Here.
  • Lesson Plans and Activities for K-12, Access Here.
The Cancer Happens® curriculum provides lesson plans on a variety of subject areas, including alignment with the National Health Education Standards and the CASEL Social and Emotional Learning Competencies.

Click on a grade level to see an overview of the curriculum:
3rd-5th
6th-8th
9th-12th

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Interested in signing-up?

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, counselor, or parent – we would be happy to assist you with accessing Cancer Happens! Please fill out our form and we will be in touch:

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Questions? Email Jana Mastrogiovanni ([email protected])

Our Impact

Since 2005, we have reached over 126,000 students from across the country.

Hear from teachers and students to learn more about our impact.

Additional Support for Educators

Additional Support for Teens

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