First-ever cancer survivor fashion show kicks off Pink October Oct 5, 2005
Durst said she often speaks as a survivor for the American Cancer Society. She is inspired to see all the other survivors. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Poll finds support for smoking ban Oct 5, 2005
Melanie Ellingsworth, communications director for the state branch of the American Cancer Society, said Bowling Green officials are discussing an ordinance, and various nonsmoking bans have been passed in Lexington, Louisville and Georgetown. Ellingsworth said the Cancer Society would like Daviess County and Owensboro officials to adopt an ordinance that would cover workplaces, public buildings and bars as well as restaurants. (Messenger-Inquirer)
D.H. Conley remembers student Oct 5, 2005
Greenville Mayor Don Parrott proclaimed the month of October "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." The American Cancer Society estimates 6,330 new cases of breast cancer will occur in North Carolina in 2005 and an estimated 1,210 deaths from the disease. Early detection of breast cancer can save lives and increases treatment options. (The Daily Reflector)
US Cancer Death Rates Keep Falling Oct 5, 2005
Lung cancer remains the leading cancer killer for both sexes, according to the Annual Report to the Nation, a collaborative effort by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Cancer Society and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries ... Overall, the new report is mostly good news, said Ahmedin Jemal, program director of cancer occurrence for the American Cancer Society. (Forbes)
$9 Million Gift From Entertainment Industry Backs Effort to Develop Blood Test for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Oct 5, 2005
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will contribute pilot-study efforts led by Ron DePinho, M.D., professor of medicine and genetics and the American Cancer Society Research Professor at Dana-Farber and Harvard Medical School, who has developed a program to understand the role of telomerase, an enzyme active in cancer cells. USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital will participate through the pilot study efforts of Peter Laird, Ph. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Health digest Oct 5, 2005
That's why the American Cancer Society has developed its Look Good Feel Better program ... To register for either October class, or to learn more about the program, contact the American Cancer Society's Billings office at (800) 252-5470, opt. (Billings Gazette, MT)
US Cancer Death Rate Dropping Oct 5, 2005
The annual report is a joint project of the American Cancer Society, the CDC, the National Cancer Institute, and the North American Association of Cancer Registries. Fewer Cancer Deaths. (FOX News)
Cancer deaths in U.S. declining Oct 5, 2005
Its a concern worldwide, said Brenda Edwards of the NCI, who co-wrote the report with scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Cancer Society and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. Click for related story. (MSNBC -- Health)
Stepping up efforts in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 5, 2005
Flagging off the month, the American Cancer Society said that this year, about 270,000 American women would be diagnosed with breast cancer, 40,410 of which would succumb to it. At the occasion, several medical bodies and experts sought to bust (pun unintended) the myths surrounding the malignant disease and creating awareness about the ways to avoid breast cancer. (Earthtimes.com)
Busting Breast Cancer Myths Oct 5, 2005
Oct. 3, 2005 More than 270,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Of those, 40,410 are expected to die. (ABC News - Health)
Genes may predispose some men to high blood pressure Oct 5, 2005
Thomas J. Glynn, the ACS director of cancer science and trends and international tobacco programs, said in a prepared statement, "The finding that smoking just 1 to 4 cigarettes a day can significantly boost heart disease and cancer rates is important because many smokers, due to expanding restrictions on smoking in public places and at work, are cutting back on the number of cigarettes they smoke each day. By doing so, they often feel that they are sharply reducing or eliminating the health... (AZCentral -- Health)
New wave of products keeps cause in the pink Oct 5, 2005
Dress Barn has pledged up to $150,000 from in-store sales of its limited-edition Lela the Lamb dolls ($5) to the American Cancer Society. Jewelry designer Alex Woo created a Little Pink Heart Necklace ($118) and Pink Ribbon Ring ($98) for sale online at. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
• Pat Pitts Oct 5, 2005
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Trudy Clifton, 113 Tallpines Ave., Locust Grove, Va. 22508. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Breast cancer survivors band together for support Oct 5, 2005
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, but breast cancer is survivable ... And as the American Cancer Society puts it: early detection is the best protection ... I would just encourage all women battling breast cancer to make a visit to support group because I ve seen it really grow and flourish this year and it is really important they find an outlet in the group, said Robin Stoner, health initiative specialist for the American... (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Breast cancer awareness event planned for Oct. 11 Oct 5, 2005
CHEP ACS and the Avon Breast care Fund ... Also there will be information on how to do the self-exams as well as exhibits from various groups such as the ACS and the health department. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 5, 2005
A portion of all sales of CancerCare Cards goes to the American Cancer Society. . (Valley City Times Record, ND)
Funeral Notices Oct 5, 2005
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3495 in John Raymond Vough Sr.'s memory. Friends and family of Clara A. Wright, 61, of South Higgins Avenue, Sayre, are invited to call Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 7-8 p.m. at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly, N.Y. A funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. John Wayman officiating. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
