Breaking Cancer’s Gene Code
Dr. Bernadine Healy’s cover story on cancer in this week’s U.S. News & World Report takes a positive look to the future of cancer and forecasts the answers may lie in understanding the genetic underpinnings of the disease.
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R.I.P. Fred Baron
It’s with great sadness that the American cancer community bids farewell to Fred Baron. Fred believed fully in his responsibility to serve others and he did so with all his heart and every resource at his disposal.
You could always count on finding Fred on the side of those who needed his determination and wisdom the most. Many great causes benefited from his support but his generosity and dedication to the fight against cancer were singular and unwavering. The fact that we lost him, far too soon, to the very disease that he fought so hard to help defeat is heartbreaking.
Hopefully,…
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As part of the CBS Evening News Where do They Stand series, they will be airing a special report tonight about where the candidates stand on cancer. Make sure you tune in tonight and let us know what you think after you have watched.
UPDATE: The word we are getting is that this piece will NOT run tonight, but instead will now run after the election.
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American Cancer Society’s Dr. Seffrin and Lance teamed up urge action on HPV vaccines. Please take a moment to check out their joint op ed.
Our Vote to End Cervical Cancer
By Lance Armstrong and John Seffrin
Thursday, October 30, 2008; 12:00 AMPreventing, treating and defeating cancer are among the greatest scientific challenges and personal triumphs of our time. And right now, we have the power to save our mothers, sisters and daughters from a type of cancer that claims a life every two minutes globally.
Cervical cancer progresses over decades, attacking women who might never know they are sick until it is…
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LIVESTRONG Challenge – Recap
Let me get right to the point: I have been honored to have been a part of every Austin Ride for the Roses / LIVESTRONG Challenge since its inception in 1997, and I can assure you that this year’s edition was without question the best one to date. For those who are familiar with the weekend, the format hasn’t changed much in recent years. So what was the Big Difference? Balance. The LIVESTRONG Challenge team has really hit its stride, finding just the right mix of LAF mission, great events and venues, and appropriate ways to thank the great folks who help…
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