It's people like you who make stories like these possible. You see, with your help, the American Cancer Society is able to reach out to everyone touched by cancer with programs and services to help them in their battle. Services Like:
• Hope Lodge, which provides no-cost accomodations for patients and their families near treatment centers, • Road to Recovery, which provides no-cost transportation to and from treatment, up to 60 miles from any home, • 1-800-ACS-2345, which provides information and support 24 hours a day and • Man to Man, which provides support for men battling prostate cancer.Without supporters like you, the American Cancer Society wouldn't be able to fund the groundbreaking research projects, the 24-hour support and information we make available, the advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, and the programs and services that improve the lives of cancer patients and their families.
Sincerly, Judith Calhoun, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., Chairman of the Board ,American Cancer Society
Siteman Cancer Center
Entry Date: February 20, 2007
Did you know that African-Americans have a higher rate of cancer than any other group in the United States In this country, other groups that have a higher burden of cancer or lower cancer screening rates includes immigrants,minorities, the uninsured, low income groups and some rural communities.
PECaD was established in October, 2003 to address one of the Siteman Cance3r Center's top priorities-reducing cancer disparities in our community. This program is led by Dione Farria, MD, MPT. PECaD coordinates Siteman Cancer Center activities that enhance underserved patients' access to quality clinical care and research studies. The programs address the continuum of cancer care, including educational activities, cancer prevention, screening, treatment, palliative care and family support. PECaD uses grant funding and volunteer efforts to accomplish its key goals.
Upcoming Screening Dates for 2007
March 17 Mason's at People's Health
June 23 - Red Cross and Omega PSI PHI Fraternity
August 18 - Lane Tabernacle CME Church Health Fair
TBA - National Baptist Annual Convention
Dear Friends of the American Cancer Society:
We are writing to bring you great news. Recently, the American Cancer Society announced that cancer deaths declined in the United States for the second year in a row – a milestone event that indicates dramatic progress is being made against the disease. There were 3,014 fewer cancer deaths in 2004 than in 2003, a significantly larger decrease than the 369 fewer deaths reported the previous year. Thirteen years of continuing drops in the overall cancer death rate have now overtaken trends in aging and growth of the US population, resulting in decreased numbers of deaths.
The decline is strong evidence that decades of groundbreaking research, effective public health policies and public education has been worthwhile. Our hard work toward preventing cancer, catching it early, and making treatment more effective is paying dramatic, lifesaving dividends.
But while these new statistics give us cause to celebrate, it also gives us reason to redouble our efforts. Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Americans under age 85. The adoption of tobacco control policies across the country has contributed to our remarkable progress against cancer, but these gains are threatened by cutbacks in funding for research and prevention programs. A few years after our nation doubled its investment in medical research, Congress cut cancer funding for the first time in more than a decade. While the American Cancer Society will continue its aggressive fight against the disease, our sister advocacy organization, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM(ACS CAN), will work to inspire our lawmakers to recommit themselves to it as well.
We wanted you, as a friend of the American Cancer Society, to be aware that your support has helped us make remarkable progress against cancer. To learn more about the American Cancer Society call us at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Sincerely,
Anna Johnson-Winegar, PhD Chair, Board of Directors American Cancer Society
Richard C. Wender, MD President American Cancer Society
John R. Seffrin, PhD Chief Executive Officer American Cancer Society
Prostate cancer is a disease found in males which occurs when the cells of the prostate begin to grow uncontrollably. African-American men have higher rates of getting and dying from prostate cancer than men of other racial or ethnic groups in the United States.
To inform African-American males about the causes, detection, and treatments of prostate cancer, the Lane Comprehensive Cancer Coalition is offering an educational program for prostate cancer.
This program features:
A 30-40 minute presentation
A survivor's testimony
A video
To have this presentation offered for your congretation, call Del Hemsley, Lane Tabernacle CME Church (314) 533-0534
Colorectal cancer (colon cancer for short) is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. This disease affects men and women and is resulting in disproportionate deaths in African-Americans.
The Screen for Life project is a free program offered by the Lane Comprehensive Coalition to provide education about the procedures for early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer.
For more information or to schedule this program at your congregation, call Del Hemsley, Lane Tabernacle CME Church, at 314-533-0534
Mrs. Doss-Hemsley, 
