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Announcing our 2010-2011 Grassroots Action Committee Members

We are very pleased to announce the 2010-2011 members of our Grassroots Action Committee. The Committee is a group of committed, engaged volunteer advocates who take action when asked. The Committee is the catalyst of our grassroots advocate community, and provides advice to help us achieve our strategic goals and objectives by empowering grassroots advocates across the country.

Members of the 2010-2011 Committee include:

LaRisha Baker, Chair
Portland, OR

Rochelle Joseph
Upper Marlboro, MD

Carol Larson
Minneapolis, MN

Arlene Murphy
Milford, OH

Doug Sharp
Prairie Village, KS

Josh Wimberly
Bessemer, AL

Posted by Catherine Knowles on August 20th, 2010
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Chalk River Nuclear Reactor Back Making Medical Isotopes

Molybdenum-99 isotopes are being harvested again at the Chalk River Laboratory in Canada ending a year-long shortage that has affected medical treatment worldwide.

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), which operates the nuclear reactor at Chalk River, announced on August 18, 2010 that the reactor is operating on high power and producing medical isotopes. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on August 20th, 2010
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Tags: medical isotopes

Chemo or Not? A Tough Stage II Decision

Faced with the confusing decision about whether or not to have chemotherapy after surgery for your stage II colon cancer?

Join us on September 20th from 8 to 9 pm for a webinar designed to help you make the best choice for you and your own needs.

Dr. John Marshall from the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will join Kim Ryan and Kate Murphy to explore this controversial topic.

Posted by Kate Murphy on August 19th, 2010
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Tags: stage II, webinars

Four-Fold Increase In Salmonella Infections Traced to One Egg Producer

Check the eggs in your refrigerator!

The FDA, collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control, the Department of Agriculture, and state health departments, have traced a nationwide spike in Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) infections to a single firm in Iowa.

Eggs shipped from Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa after May 16,2010 have been recalled.

The CDA received approximately 200 reports of Salmonella Enteritidis every week in late June and early July, more than four times the usual 50 weekly reports over the past five years. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on August 19th, 2010
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Tags: CDC, egg recall, FDA, salmonella

Family Cancer Retreat in New Mexico

Are you are person living with cancer in New Mexico?

Do you and your family need some time together to learn about managing the challenges of treatment and survivorship?

The Cancer Services of New Mexico offers a three-day escape from the day-to-day challenges of living with cancer this September when the whole family can take part in the Family Cancer Retreat.

The entire weekend is free, but is open only to New Mexico residents. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on August 15th, 2010
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Tags: cancer support, caregivers, family