Are you a colorectal cancer survivor living in Western North Carolina?

Or are you someone who treats colon and rectal cancer patients in that region?

Both survivors and health care professionals are invited to come together at a one day networking forum at the Wind River Cancer Wellness Center on June 30th to identify the critical issues important to people living in Western North Carolina and share local resources for survivors. The event, including lunch, is free, but registration is required. Read the rest of this entry »

The Colon Club says that Colorectal Cancer is a Big Dam Problem. They are inviting people to join the models from the 2009 Colondar on September 6th to cross the Big Dam Bridge between Little Rock and and North Little Rock to raise awareness of colorectal cancer in Arkansas.

The Colondar features young colon or rectal cancer survivors who show off their scars for the photographer.

• WHO: Anyone who has been touched by colorectal cancer
• WHAT: Colorectal Cancer: It’s A Big Dam Problem!
• WHERE: Big Dam Bridge (starting on Little Rock side)
• WHEN: Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 9:00am
• WHY:To raise awareness about colorectal cancer in Arkansas Read the rest of this entry »

The Group Room, a national cancer talk radio program, will feature gastrointestinal cancers on its July 13th show.  Following up on the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago, Selma Schimmel will interview two leading researchers in colorectal and pancreatic cancer and take telephone questions. Read the rest of this entry »

Leroy Sievers will appear with Elizabeth Edwards on National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation on Wednesday, July 9th in the 3 to 4 p.m. section of the show.  Ted Koppel, who worked with Sievers for 14 years on Nightline will host the program. Read the rest of this entry »