About Us

DetecTogether – How We Save Lives

DetecTogether, a non-profit education and advocacy organization based in Westborough, Mass., was founded by Jim and Nancy Coghlin and their family to fill the gap in cancer education. Recognizing that early detection is crucial for better health outcomes, they collaborated with top doctors to teach people how to recognize early cancer warning signs. Now in its second decade, DetecTogether’s mission is to save lives by empowering individuals to detect cancer early and actively participate in their healthcare.

40% Cancer diagnosis
50% Late Stage
200 Cancer Types

Survival Rates Chart

What is 3 Steps Detect®?

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3SD Step #3
Mascot DeeTs, late
Mascot DeeTs, early

3 Steps Detect® Program Options

All programs are based in storytelling. Lessons are illustrated through the real life experiences of cancer survivors.

firefighters

Program Delivery Options

We work with fire departments to meet their training & scheduling needs.

Program includes:
Online self-paced learning; Train the Trainer; Virtual presentations; In-person training

workplace

Program Delivery Package

Our comprehensive workplace wellness package engages and teaches employees how to be active partners in their own healthcare.

Package includes:
Virtual webinars; Online self-paced learning; Online client toolkit to assist with internal program marketing

young adults

Teacher-Led Curriculum

Created by teachers for teachers and aligned with National Health Education Standards. 

Curriculum materials include:
Presentations w/speaker notes; Pre/post assessments; Video recordings; Supplemental activities
(Available in Google and Microsoft formats)

What They Are Saying

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