Kashif Firozvi, MD of Capital Oncology & Hematology Associates will speak at a free workshop sponsored by the Wellness Community of Greater Washington DC on Monday evening, March 1, 2010 beginning at 6 pm.
People who attend will get a free copy of Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
This morning, President Barack Obama completed his first routine periodic physical examination as President at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The President’s exam included a colorectal cancer screening test. Dr. Jeff Kuhlman, a Navy captain and Physician to the President, Chief White House Physician and Director of the White House Medical Unit examined the President. Dr. Kuhlman, issued the following report following the exam:
“The President completed all age-appropriate screening tests, to include colorectal cancer screening. A CT-colonography was performed with normal results. Follow-up colorectal cancer screening is recommended in 5 years for routine colon cancer screening.”
Screening is just one important way to prevent colorectal cancer. Take a few minutes to read more about preventing colorectal cancer.
Spend a day learning about colorectal cancer prevention and treatment with a focus on its burden in western North Carolina.
The Western North Carolina Evidence Academy plans a full day conference on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Lake Junaluska Conference Center to explore issues of screening and advances in colorectal cancer treatment.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Registration deadline is March 5.
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, survivors and caregivers in Western North Carolina are invited to participate. CMEs and CEUs are available at no cost. Read the rest of this entry »
C3 advocate Suzanne Lindley testified at a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing entitled “Medical Radiation: An Overview of the Issues” on Friday, February 26, 2010. The Subcommittee held the hearing to examine the potential benefits and risks of the use of radiation in medicine.
Suzanne spoke eloquently about how radiation therapies have allowed her to live and thrive with cancer. She told the Subcommittee Members her story of hope and survival made possible by medical imaging technology and advances in radiation therapy.
At 10am (eastern) this morning, the President will host a bipartisan meeting at the Blair House to discuss health reform legislation. The meeting will be broadcast live – C‑SPAN coverage begins at 9:45am ET on C‑SPAN3, C‑SPAN.org and C‑SPAN Radio. The entire meeting will also be streamed live on www.WhiteHouse.gov.
View a side-by-side comparison of the House-passed and Senate-passed bills here. View the President’s health reform proposal here. Read the rest of this entry »
