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-Mahatma Gandhi

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After yesterday’s State of the Union address by President Obama LIVESTRONG posted a message in support of comprehensive health care reform, calling for a reexamination of the plan on the table but opening the door for other options. This morning we sent an email to our constituents asking them to remind their elected officials to stay on target and not forget health care reform. We received many responses. Some in favor of our message and some not so favorable. In order to make sure our message regarding reform is clear, we chose a few of your concerns for our…

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Last night, President Obama stood before the nation and delivered his State of the Union address. We were delighted to see him deliver a clear message to Congress saying, “I will not walk away from these Americans and neither should the people in this chamber…Let’s get it done.”

Despite those strong words, the reality is that we are in serious danger of losing a once-in-a-generation chance to achieve real health care reform. The situation couldn’t be more urgent, and we need your help to send a strong message to Congress: Do not give up on health care reform. Will…

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“I will not walk away from these Americans and neither should the people in this chamber. Don’t walk away. Not now. Finish the job for the American people. Let’s get it done.” – President Obama on Americans’ demand for a just and affordable health care system

Tonight, President Obama renewed the drive for comprehensive health care reform, calling for a reexamination of the plan on the table but opening the door for other options.

The cancer community doesn’t care about the method, whether it’s piece by piece or in an omnibus bill. What we care about is change that…

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We’re excited to announce the inaugural issue of LIVESTRONG Quarterly, a new print, online and print-on-demand magazine. With the Quarterly, you can look forward to compelling profiles of advocates, survivors and supporters in the fight against cancer; articles about health, fitness and wellness; and resources and information about preventing, treating, and raising awareness.

In the first issue, you’ll read about Kris Carr’s “Crazy Sexy Cancer” wellness movement, you’ll hear from swimming champ Eric Shanteau on how he overcame a cancer diagnosis just as he was about to realize his dream of reaching the Beijing…

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