Canary Foundation
Canary Foundation
Canary Foundation (/kəˈnɛri/ foun·da·tion) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the goal of identifying cancer at its earliest, most curable stage. The foundation was established in 2004 and is named after the "canary in a coal mine" metaphor, alluding to the early detection of danger.
Etymology
The term "Canary Foundation" is derived from the English words "canary" and "foundation". The name is a metaphorical reference to the "canary in a coal mine" concept, where canaries were used in coal mines to detect toxic gases. If the canary showed signs of distress, miners knew to evacuate immediately. Similarly, the Canary Foundation aims to detect cancer at its earliest stages, when it is most treatable.
Related Terms
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. The Canary Foundation focuses on early detection of this disease.
- Early detection: The process of finding a disease early, before symptoms appear. The Canary Foundation's primary goal is to improve early detection methods for cancer.
- Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors as profit or dividends. The Canary Foundation is a non-profit organization.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Canary Foundation
- Wikipedia's article - Canary Foundation
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