About the Center for Environmental Oncology

The Center for Environmental Oncology (CEO-UPCI) at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute is committed to presenting the scientific evidence linking environmental exposures and health effects, specifically increased cancer risk, in order to protect public health and to raise awareness of avoidable causes of cancer. By interpreting published scientific research for broad audiences, the Center is a science resource for health professionals, communities, media, and organizations seeking to become informed about environmental exposures that increase cancer risk as well as options for risk reduction.

About the You Can! Campaign

In late 2009, the CEO-UPCI launched the You Can! Campaign which focuses on increasing awareness about environmental risk factors and improving health by informing people about ways to prevent disease. The campaign features a variety of topics ranging from asthma to home improvement to pesticide use. You Can! be proactive in reducing environmental health exposures. Click on the Healthy Living Guides tab for the full range of simple, low cost ways to create safer, healthier homes and lifestyles.