Stand Up To Cancer

Tom Mankiewicz
Long-time screenwriter and director Tom Mankiewicz died Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 68. He was known for writing such James Bond classics as "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Live and Let Die." He also wrote the first two "Superman" movies and came from a long line of Hollywood legends including his father, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, director of "All About Eve," and uncle Herman J. Mankiewicz, co-writer of "Citizen Kane."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5it9xW5t4wEZ9ePXUyB2Eayw1G0UgD9HBK5G82

Leah Siegel
Nearly two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Leah Siegel died on July 26 at the age of 43. Siegel left her position as a sports producer with ESPN in order to battle the disease while also helping to raise her three young children. She began posting on a CaringBridge blog in late 2008 and developed thousands of followers and supporters from around the world. In a conversation about her husband and his support during her difficult time, Leah told her mother, "I never knew that kind of love could exist."
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-leah_01ent.ART.State.Edition2.35cd598.html

Sneha Shah
37-year-old Sneha Shah was diagnosed with an intestinal tumor in 2009 and has since been conquering her illness through art. "The stress and worry of cancer diagnosis and its subsequent treatment took a physical and emotional toll on my body," said Shah. "I was depressed and I couldn't collate my thoughts. I knew that I needed to act quickly to get myself back on track. I decided to make my passion for painting into a healing therapy. It took me through a remarkable journey from the inner terror to serenity."
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/She-conquered-cancer-through-art/articleshow/6238365.cms

Casey Guerrero
In 2007, Casey Guerrero was diagnosed with leukemia, and after three rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, doctors said that a bone marrow transplant was her only hope for survival. After three months on the recipient list, they found a match, and since her surgery, Guerrero has now been deemed cancer-free. Her husband, professional boxer Robert Guerrero, has been by her side throughout this difficult time, simultaneously managing his career and helping care for their son and daughter. "I learned to appreciate everything more," he said. "God blessed me with so much, a great family, a great life, a great boxing career, a great management team, a great promotional team, seeing everything she had to go through, it makes you realize what's important in life."
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2010-07-29-guerrero-new-outlook_N.htm

Posted by su2cadmin on August 3, 2010 9:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Young Hollywood is rallying to support the SU2C movement in the fight against cancer by participating in a new PSA called "Change the Odds."

The PSA, featuring young stars like Dakota Fanning, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, also includes a behind-the-scenes video that gives an inside look at the passion Gen X & Y feel toward conquering cancer.

The Behind-the-Scenes video features young Hollywood celebs as they discuss why they personally Stand Up To Cancer and how you too can make a difference. Every minute, cancer takes one special person from our lives. It's Up2 all of us to change this statistic and "Change the Odds." Look out for the exclusive behind-the-scenes footage COMING SOON!

Watch the PSA now: http://tiny.cc/ChangeTheOddsPoll

Posted by su2cadmin on August 3, 2010 6:15 PM | Permalink | Comments (4)

We at Stand Up To Cancer are incredibly grateful to our community of survivors and supporters who have shared their personal and moving stories. Every one of us has been touched by cancer in some way, and your courage to stand up to this disease inspires us all. Our hope is that your words will encourage others to join in the fight against cancer. It's Up2 all of us to Stand Up together, and we thank you for sharing.

Don't forget to Stand Up and tune in at 8pm/7pm Central on September 10 on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX to hear more stories, and learn how SU2C's funding is supporting collaborative and groundbreaking cancer research every day.

Posted by su2cadmin on August 4, 2010 9:29 AM | Permalink | Comments (10)

It's Up2 all of us to change the odds of getting cancer in our lifetimes. This year, Stand Up To Cancer is challenging every person who has been touched by this disease to start a team for the ones they love.

In 2008, SU2C challenged its supporters to raise $2100 in 21 days. During the first televised show, the top five teams were announced live after raising an impressive $80,000, and within the first year, the SU2C community raised an unprecedented $100 million.

This year, top fundraisers could be mentioned during the September 10 broadcast, and one lucky team captain might have the chance to Skype live with a celebrity on air! The Team Challenge begins August 17 so get started now. You can be a leader in the fight to end cancer by starting or joining a fundraising team today at su2c.org/teams.

Posted by su2cadmin on August 4, 2010 10:44 AM | Permalink | Comments (11)

Doctors in Italy recently used patients' own stem cells and grew trachea tissue that was used in successful windpipe transplant surgeries. While the procedure worked in some patients, experts say the method is in the earliest stages of development. "It's potentially very exciting," said Dr. Larry Goldstein, director of the stem cell program at the University of California San Diego. "The goal for this entire field is to generate new organs and replacement organs, and this is a step in the right direction."
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Health/successful-stem-cell-trachea-transplant/story?id=11308383&page=1

Certain compounds used in meat processing may increase the risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study from the National Institute of Health and the AARP. U.S. researchers analyzed data from roughly 300,000 men and women aged 50 to 71 from eight different states. Those with the highest levels of dietary nitrite in their diets were 28 to 29 percent more likely to develop bladder cancer than those who consumed the lowest amount of these compounds.
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/641581.html

A new study published in The Lancet Oncology reveals that patients with hepatitis B infection have about twice the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma than those not infected with the virus. The study included people in South Korea where hepatitis B was endemic until 1995 when newborns began receiving vaccinations.
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/641782.html

Posted by su2cadmin on August 5, 2010 7:56 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

Patricia Neal
Oscar and Tony Award-winning actress Patricia Neal has died at the age of 84 after a battle with lung cancer. Neal was best known for winning an Oscar for her role in Hud, alongside Paul Newman. Her daughter Ophelia Dahl told the Los Angeles Times, "The thing about my mother, it would seem she was really able to make the most of when times were good, and she'd find things to be positive about." Movie historian Richard Schickel said, "There was a directness and honesty to her approach to acting that was kind of inspiring. As a young actress, she had kind of a quiet ferocity. She was a woman of great quality and emotionally very truthful."
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-patricia-neal-20100810,0,5106158.story

Jay Larkin
Former head of Showtime's boxing franchise, Jay Larkin died on August 9 after a battle with brain cancer. He was 59. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, Jay Larkin," said Ken Hershman, executive vice president and general manager of Showtime Sports. "His remarkable enthusiasm, his insatiable zeal for life and esprit de corps that he left behind at [Showtime Sports] will always be with us..." Larkin is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their teenage sons, Ryan and Gabriel.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5449694

Sean Swarner
35-year-old cancer survivor Sean Swarner just returned from Africa where he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for the fourth time. "I cry every time," said Swarner. "It's not an easy mountain." At the age of 13, Swarner was diagnosed with Advanced Stage IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma and was given only months to live. He fought back, and at the age of 16, was in remission. However, soon after, Swarner was diagnosed with another type of cancer - Askin's Sarcoma - and given just two weeks to live. Amazingly, he beat that cancer as well. "No matter what obstacle is in your life, always keep moving forward, always keep moving up, and always keep climbing," he said.
http://www.kdvr.com/news/kdvr-cancer-climb-txt,0,4271296.story

President Fernando Lugo
Fernando Lugo, President of Paraguay and former Roman Catholic bishop, is currently battling lymphatic cancer. Recently, doctors have discovered additional tumors around his diaphragm. Lugo will need to undergo six chemotherapy sessions over the course of 18 weeks. "It's more advanced ... but 80 percent of the time these types of lymphomas are in advanced stages," said Alfredo Boccia, one of Lugo's doctors. Communications Minister Augusto Dos Santos said that Lugo was "very optimistic" about his prospects to beat cancer.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67859520100809

Posted by su2cadmin on August 10, 2010 8:16 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

A new generation of DNA tests for colon cancer may improve detection both of cancers and of precancerous polyps. Researchers turned to measuring mutations in DNA after Dr. Bert Vogelstein of Johns Hopkins University discovered the series of mutations by which a colon polyp advances to full cancer. Dr. David A. Ahlquist of the Mayo Clinic said that if the test worked as well as hoped on stool samples, "this will be the first noninvasive test that will reliably detect malignant lesions." Cervical cancer has been virtually eliminated by the Pap test, he said, and "we feel that colon cancer could be eliminated to the same extent."
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/10/health/10cancer.html

Waist size could play as important a role as body weight in determining how long a person lives, according to new research. After examining a database of more than 100,000 men and women ages 50 and older participating in a cancer prevention study, researchers found that those with the largest waistlines had about twice the risk of dying over a nine-year period as those with the smallest waistlines. Causes of death were mainly from cancer, heart disease and respiratory conditions. Eric Jacobs, epidemiologist at the American Cancer Society says that every 4-inch increase in waist size was associated with 25 percent greater risk of death.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/heart/articles/2010/08/10/for-good-health-watch-your-waist-size-not-just-your-weight.html

A new test for oral cancer, under development by researchers at the University of Sheffield in England, involves a swab being wiped around the mouth to pick up cells and placed on a nano-bio-chip card. After the card is put in an analysis machine, the process takes about eight minutes to access the data and produce a result. "We have just started to recruit patients to a study that is designed to ensure that the new technology is at least as good as the old method at distinguishing these different types of lesion," said Professor Martin Thornhill who is leading the research team. "Ultimately, dentists and doctors may be able to use this technology to check suspicious lesions in the mouth and reassure the vast majority of patients that they haven't got cancer without even having to send them to the hospital."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/sheffield/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8902000/8902422.stm

According to a study published in the journal "Cancer Research," scientists at UCLA have found that pancreatic cancer cells grow faster when "fed" with fructose. Dr. Anthony Heaney, the study's author and associate professor of medicine and neurosurgery at the University's cancer center, said it was likely fructose would also speed the growth of other cancers. "I think this paper has a lot of public health implications," Heaney said. "Hopefully, at the federal level there will be some effort to step back on the amount of HFCS [High Fructose Corn Syrup] in our diets."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20012601-10391704.html

Posted by su2cadmin on August 11, 2010 11:04 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Michael Douglas
Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas will undergo eight weeks of radiation and chemotherapy for a tumor that doctors discovered in his throat. He is expected to make a full recovery. In a statement, Douglas said, "I am very optimistic." You can view Douglas' star in the SU2C Constellation here.
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20413323,00.html

Gordon L. Williams
Cancer survivor, World War II veteran and Captain, and father of news anchor Brian Williams, Gordon L. Williams passed away recently after complications from a stroke at the age of 93. Throughout his life he was blessed with nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. For a time, he also worked with Helen Keller, rehabilitating soldiers blinded in battle. Williams' family held a private memorial service last week.
http://dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/08/09/4848886-remembering-gordon-l-williams

Richie Hayward
Original drummer and one of the founding members of the band "Little Feat," Richie Hayward died of liver cancer from complications of pneumonia on August 12. According to his publicist, Hayward was awaiting a liver transplant and sent a letter last year in August to fans via their website with optimistic hopes of returning to the band and touring once again. On July 11, Hawyard performed in what would be his last performance. He officially stayed with the band from 1969 to 2009 until his health forced him to leave last year.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5686188/little_feat_drummer_richie_hayward.html?cat=5

Mandi Schwartz
22-year-old Yale hockey player Mandi Schwartz has been in remission from leukemia for several months, but recently found out that the cancer has returned. On August 27 she was due to receive a stem-cell transplant, but now must first undergo a new round of chemotherapy. Schwartz was originally diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in December of 2008, and it became clear this past April that she would need a bone-marrow transplant or, in the absence of an ideal genetic match, a stem-cell transplant, to survive.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2010/08/15/2010-08-15_yale_players_battle_grows.html

Courtney Wolfe
With more than a year of treatment still to go, Courtney Wolfe, a 14-year-old cancer patient battling Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, is trying to help others. In an effort to help patients like herself, Wolfe started "Courtney's Wish," a campaign to raise the $6 million needed to build a special outpatient center near her home in Palm Beach County, Fla. The facility will help cancer patients avoid other illnesses that can prey on their weakened immune systems.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/13/courtney-wolfe-teen-leuke_n_681537.html

Posted by su2cadmin on August 16, 2010 2:59 PM | Permalink | Comments (9)

Stand Up To Cancer's latest Team Challenge begins TODAY, August 17, and ends at 11:59pm on September 1, 2010. Gather your friends, family and coworkers and start fundraising now: www.su2c.org/teams

Top fundraising teams will be mentioned during our TV show on September 10, and one lucky team member could have the chance to Skype with a celebrity on air. Make sure all donations are in before midnight PST on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, and all checks must be received by our offices by end of business day on August 30, 2010. (Remember to include your team name on all checks).

Official tallies will be made after the September 1st fundraising deadline and competition winners will be announced live during our September 10 show!

Also, check out Ethan Zohn, a cancer survivor and winner of CBS Survivor: Africa, who is trying to vote cancer off the planet by taking part in SU2C's fundraising competition. Visit his fundraising page, and learn about his personal battle with cancer by reading his blog.

Good luck, and let the fundraising begin!

Please make check donations payable to SU2C and include your team name in the memo. Send to:

Stand Up To Cancer, File 1224
1801 W Olympic BLVD
Pasadena, CA 91199-1224

Posted by su2cadmin on August 17, 2010 12:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Join dozens of actors, musicians, athletes, and journalists already confirmed to Stand Up To Cancer during the biggest cancer-fighting television event on September 10, 2010.

Tune in and join the movement. The fight against cancer continues on September 10 at 8pm/7pm Central on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Biography Channel, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, Mun2, Showtime , Smithsonian Networks, The Style Network, TVOne, VH1 and more.

Here are just some of the celebrities who will appear:

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tatyana Ali, Dave Annable, Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, Natasha Bedingfield, David Boreanaz, Abigail Breslin, Chiquis, Katie Couric, Cindy Crawford, Fran Drescher, Elizabeth Edwards, Donald Faison, Sally Field, Derek Fisher, Delta Goodrem, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Michael C. Hall, Alyson Hannigan, Tony Hawk, Jon Heder, Marg Helgenberger, Ken Jeong, Rashida Jones, Minka Kelly, Laura Linney, Zachary Levi, Ray Liotta, Seth MacFarlane, Martina McBride, Mandy Moore, Aaron Neville, Apolo Anton Ohno, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Jim Parsons, Aubrey Plaza, Dr. Ana Maria Polo, Yarel Ramos, Naya Rivera, Robin Roberts, Seth Rogen, Diane Sawyer, The Simpsons, Dave Stewart, Eric Stonestreet, Marcia Strassman, Alison Sweeney, Maura Tierney, Gabrielle Union, Sofia Vassilieva, Sofia Vergara, Brian Williams, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Reese Witherspoon, Stevie Wonder, Ethan Zohn...

Watch to learn more about SU2C's Sept. 10 Show

Donate now

Posted by su2cadmin on August 19, 2010 9:20 AM | Permalink | Comments (5)

In April of 2010, mother and brain cancer survivor Anne Feeley took off on her bicycle from San Francisco, joined by her friend and trainer Gundula Hennig, and her dog, Walter. In July, she completed her journey across America after cycling 3,708 miles, crossing the finish line in Washington, D.C.

The mission was to kick off her Brains on Bikes campaign in order to raise awareness and funding for brain cancer research and patient care. Every dollar raised during Feeley's journey directly supported the Brain Tumor Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the American Brain Tumor Association, Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, and Stand Up To Cancer.

"A year ago, Brains on Bikes and bicycling across America was only an idea," said Feeley. "Thanks to the support of my family, friends and our partner organizations, we were able to make my dream a reality."

Feeley was diagnosed with gliobastoma multiforme tumor in 2006, and was told by doctors that she would be lucky to live another year. Less than five percent of patients diagnosed with the disease live more than three years, and that statistic has remained unchanged for the past decade.

"While my bicycle journey has ended today, there are thousands of individuals and families who are just starting their journey with brain cancer," Feeley said. "...We need to do more."

To learn more about Brains on Bikes, visit www.brainsonbikes.org.

-- Wendy Wegner, editor of SU2C Mag

Posted by su2cadmin on August 19, 2010 12:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Nancy Dolman
Canadian actress Nancy Dolman passed away on August 21 at home with her husband, actor Martin Short. While her specific cause of death has not been made public, Dolman has been battling cancer since 2007 after doctors discovered a tumor and performed surgery. The couple met in 1972 and have been married for over 30 years. They have three children together.
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/08/23/2010-08-23_martin_shorts_wife_nancy_dies_rep_for_actor_confirms_cause_of_death_unknown.html

Harry Welch
Santa Margarita, Calif. football coach Harry Welch is battling prostate cancer and will undergo surgery for it during the upcoming football season. "The doctor said if we do the surgery now, I have a 90 percent chance of beating it," said Welch. "So we're probably looking at dealing with this real soon." Welch has undergone a heart procedure and four surgeries to repair vocal cords over the past four years, but still has not missed a game or seemed affected in any way by his recent medical history.
http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/welch-21196-cif-coach.html

Caitlin DeVoll
In March of 2010, 16-year-old Caitlin DeVoll was diagnosed with brain cancer after five years of vision troubles and severe headaches. Recently, her 5-year-old nephew was diagnosed with leukemia, and as a result, DeVoll and her mother have committed to raising money to build a dream ranch for children suffering from cancer and other severe illnesses. "I can see it like it's right in front of me," said her mother Barb. "We've met so many families in such need. I think God is handling this one."
http://www.cadillacnews.com/news_story/?story_id=1747380&year=2010&issue=20100820

Margaret Anderson
At the age of 83, Margaret Anderson embarked on the 60-mile journey with the "Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure" walk. She was joined by her two nieces and grand niece, one of whom survived both breast and colon cancer. Anderson raised the second highest amount of money - $20,000 - by walking door-to-door. "The people were so nice, they just gave me more incentive to keep going," said Margaret. "I hope the day will come soon that they really find a cure for cancer. Every place I stopped and every family I stopped had some kind of cancer in the family."
http://wcco.com/health/susan.komen.walk.2.1872346.html

Posted by su2cadmin on August 24, 2010 4:41 PM | Permalink | Comments (7)

A new federal health law beginning in 2014 will require health plans to pay the routine care costs of patients who participate in clinical trials for the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Routine patient care refers to the range of medical services people with a particular diagnosis might need. It includes treatment for side effects and other medical issues that might arise as a result of the trial. Although Medicare and many private health plans already cover such costs, some plans decline to do so on the grounds that clinical trials are experimental, say experts. More than half of states require coverage of routine costs in a clinical trial, but state requirements vary. The new law sets a minimum standard.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/23/AR2010082303620.html

Rates of rectal cancer in people younger than 40, although low, have been rising steadily for the last 20 years for reasons that are mystifying scientists, according to researchers. Both colon cancer and rectal cancer are thought to share the same risk factors, but the incidence of colon cancer has remained steady during that period, while the incidence of rectal cancer has grown by an average of 3.8% per year. Risk factors for colorectal cancer include a family history of the disease, obesity, smoking, heavy alcohol use, a diet high in red meat and low in vegetables, and insufficient intake of vitamin D.
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-sci-rectal-cancer-20100823,0,548332.story?track=rss

Under a bill unanimously passed by the state Senate, California legislators would permit cancer screenings for low-income and uninsured women in heir 40s. The bill approved on Wednesday, August 25 would reverse a January decision by the state Department of Public Health to raise the limit for the mammography and cervical cancer tests to age 50, from 40, to save money in the state's Every Woman Counts program.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/08/25/state/n144815D45.DTL&type=health

Scientists have discovered a link between vitamin D and genes related to autoimmune diseases and cancer. The study notes that there is a growing amount of evidence that vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for a wide range of diseases including cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. It has been suspected that genetics may contribute to this connection. "Considerations of vitamin D supplementation as a preventative measure for these diseases are strongly warranted," said Sreeram Ramagopalan of Oxford University. The findings, published in the Aug. 23 online edition of the journal Genome Research, highlight the serious risks associated with vitamin D deficiency, especially for people who may be genetically predisposed to be sensitive to vitamin D deficiency.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diabetes/articles/2010/08/24/vitamin-d-may-influence-genes-for-cancer-autoimmune-disease.html

Posted by su2cadmin on August 27, 2010 11:17 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

Virgin America has joined the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for Stand Up To Cancer through a unique new alliance. As of September 3, 2010, guests on Virgin America can become part of the SU2C movement at 35,000 feet via the airline's Red™ entertainment platform. Passengers can visit the "Make a Difference" section of Red's in-flight virtual shop via the seatback touch-screen computer system, and donate with the swipe of a credit card. 100% of the funds received will go to collaborative cancer research designed to get treatments to the patients who need them quickly and save lives.

The Virgin America-SU2C partnership kicks off just as SU2C returns to primetime television on September 10, 2010, at 8:00PM ET & PT / 7:00PM CT. Guests traveling on Virgin America that evening will be able to tune in to the show through the airline's live satellite television line-up. Passengers will also be able to watch custom SU2C content on the Red platform throughout the rest of this year and next.

Through the airline's non-profit foundation, Virgin America teammates are also joining the fight. In September 2010, the company's in-flight and airport employees will wear special tee shirts that promote Stand Up To Cancer on select days. From August 27 through September 6, all Virgin America teammates will be able to create their own fundraising teams with family and friends on www.su2c.org to support Stand Up To Cancer's translational cancer research. Every dollar raised by Virgin America teammates on the site will be matched by the company, up to $10,000.

Learn more about the partnership here.

Posted by su2cadmin on August 30, 2010 4:21 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Robert Schimmel
Comedian and cancer survivor Robert Schimmel, best known for his work on "The Howard Stern Show," was involved in a car accident on August 26 and is currently in "very serious" condition. Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000, Schimmel wrote about his struggle with the disease in the book, "Cancer on $5 a Day (chemo not included): How Humor Got Me Through The Toughest Journey of My Life."
http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/08/28/robert-schimmel-accident/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entertainmentweekly%2Fnews-briefs+%28Entertainment+Weekly%27s+News+Briefs%29

Mark Herzlich
After missing a year of football due to a Ewing's sarcoma diagnosis, Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich is now cancer-free and ready to start the new season in his senior year. "I'd never been an especially religious man, and I don't know that I am now," said his father Sandy. "But I've become a much more spiritual man in the last 18 months." When asked about Herzlich's return to football, his mother Barbara said, "It's going to be a happy day."
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/lopresti/2010-08-30-boston-college-mark-herzlich_N.htm

Roy Turrubiate
A stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis temporarily halted Roy Turrubiate's lifelong dream to serve and protect his community as a police officer. Rounds of chemo left him weak, and he is now in a wheelchair. Fort Bend County Sheriff Milton Wright helped him achieve his dream by publicly presenting him with a deputy's badge and ID. "I'm speechless because of what they did for me today. It's overwhelming," says Turrubiate. "Taking care of others and just being an officer is what I wanted to be."
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/100830-man-fights-cancer-to-serve-and-protect

Cathy Fisher
Devastated by the loss of her hair during chemotherapy, Cathy Fisher now works as a volunteer for the UK's Breast Cancer Care's Headstrong service, an organization that supports cancer patients dealing with hair loss. "You're told you have cancer and for most it's a shock - you're well one day and then suddenly your whole world is turned upside down," Cathy said. "...Then your hair falls out and you're told it's the least of your problems - it's seen as a side effect. But for the women and friends I've supported, that's often the point when they've broken down." The first Headstrong services was set up in 2003 and more than 1,000 people have used the service in the years since.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health-news/2010/08/30/losing-my-hair-was-devastating-says-breast-cancer-survivor-91466-27164140/

Posted by su2cadmin on August 31, 2010 9:24 AM | Permalink | Comments (8)