House Passes FY 2009 Spending Bill

The House of Representatives passed the FY 2009 omnibus spending bill on Wednesday, February 25. The Senate will consider the bill the week of March 2, 2009. The Continuing Resolution that is funding most of the federal government expires on March 6, 2009, so action must be completed by week’s end. Continue reading…

Posted by Joe Arite on February 27th, 2009
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This Week’s Colorectal Cancer News in Brief: February 27

This weeks reports find calcium reduces colorectal cancer risk and gaps remain in colorectal cancer screening between whites Medicare beneficiaries and other races, despite coverage of screening.

We found a heartwarming story of children with cancer who watch their names being spray-painted on the construction beams at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  In-depth information about colonoscopy and help for people who are losing health insurance was covered by the media, and we link to those stories. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 27th, 2009
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Tweet Congress!

Ever wonder what is actually being discussed on the floor of the House and Senate? Wish you could let your Members of Congress know what you think right before they vote? Well check out TweetCongress.org. Continue reading…

Posted by Joe Arite on February 27th, 2009
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FDA Warns Against Long Term Use of Reglan

The Food and Drug Adminstration is requiring that manufacturers of Reglan® (metoclopramide) to add a boxed warning to its label.  Long term or high dose use can lead to tardive dyskinesia, involuntary and repetitive movements of the body, even after the drug is discontinued.

FDA will also require the development of a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, or REMS, that will provide a medication guide for patients to explain the risk. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 27th, 2009
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Get Your Rear in Gear Kicks Off CRC Month In Lafayette, LA

The first of several community Get Your Rear in Gear races will be held in Lafayette, Louisiana on February 28, 2009 with a Kid’s  1 Mile Run at 8:00 a.m. following by a timed 5K Walk/Run at 8:30.

Get Your Rear in Gear events are overseen by the Colon Cancer Coalition to raise awareness of colorectal cancer in communities across the nation. They provide support and hope for those who have had their lives affected by the  nation’s second leading cause of cancer deaths and to encourage everyone to get screened for colorectal cancer. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on February 26th, 2009
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