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AUGUST
2009
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Welcome to our Newsletter:
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We want to take
this opportunity to share with you one of the most moving
letters we have received since we began Susie's Cause. This
letter is a great reminder of all of the women that are
touched by Colon Cancer and the tremendous strength, character
and courage that these women possess. Not only is it
another wonderful testimony to the human spirit and the
love and support that are all around us, but most of all her
story reminds us of the work ahead we have to continue to
educate the public and remove the stigmas of this dreaded
disease.
We are very proud of one of our
prominent Board members, Dr. Howard Berg, for his role in
Stacy's care and guidance. Read an excerpt of Stacy’s letter
below and her full letter on our blog.
Please visit the
Blog, honor Stacy with
your response, and join us in educating women across the
United States that this disease is an equal killer of men and
women.
Hello,
My
name is Stacy Arthur and here is my story. I was diagnosed
with rectal cancer 18 months ago and I am currently in
remission. Rectal cancer is not glamorous. In fact, it is
rather embarrassing because of the body parts involved and the
tests and probes required for diagnosis and treatment. I have
decided to reveal my painful ordeal to hopefully increase
awareness of this disease. I want to thank the numerous
medical personnel who provided me with such quality care. It
is also a testament that you can win the battle against this
nasty disease.
Read
Stacy's full
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An
aspirin a day to keep colon cancer away!
The
media has been buzzing about newly published data on the use
of aspirin in patients with colon and rectal cancer. Since the
1980s, the genetic mechanism of colorectal cancer development
has been known. Colon cells, called colonocytes, take a "hit"
to one of their genes. The cells begin to grow abnormally, and
they form disorganized tissue which can become a polyp. A
second "hit" makes the cells even more irregular, and the
polyp turns into a cancer. Although admittedly, this is a
simplified version of the genetic mechanism, these are the
genetic steps required for the development of cancer.
Why does it happen to some people and not
others?
Read
More...
Colon
Cleansing is all the rage lately...but is it what you
need?
Cleaning colons is apparently the rage of
the 21st century. Celebrities, friends and TV talk show hosts
are all discussing it, but is it a healthy thing to do? Are
there truly pounds of waste backed up in that colon that has
accumulated over the past 20 years? The answer to the first
question is maybe, the answer to the second question is an
emphatic NO!
Read More
on this theory at Dr. Stein’s
Blog... |
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| Join us for these
two great fall events! Excitement is building...and there is
still time for you to sign up! Don’t forget to invite your
friends and family to join the fun for a great
cause! |
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Get ready
for the 5th Annual 5K Run & Family Walk
Sunday October
4, 2009—Towson, MD
Register
Today!
The Colon
Cancer Foundation is continuing to prepare for the Fifth
Annual 5K Family Run/Walk which will be held for the first
time in Towson, Maryland in front of the Towson Courthouse.
You can directly support this work by registering to participate.
Bring
the entire family and help us in our mission to eliminate
colon cancer as a life threatening disease.
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A
few spots still open to tee off for Colon Cancer!
THE
SECOND ANNUAL SUSIE’S CAUSE
CHARITY GOLF
CLASSIC
OCTOBER 5, 2009
Clustered Spires
Golf Course
Frederick, Maryland
Honorary Chair: Kendel
Ehrlich
All day
event featuring PGA golfers including Woody Austin and John
Rollins. Golf Foursomes and sponsorships for the tournament
are still available for purchase. 100% of proceeds go to
charity.
Come out and show your
support!
Click
here to register for the Golf
Classic! |
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Susie's
Cause Expands To Social Networks
Connect
with us today for the latest foundation news and
events!
TheFoundation is utilizing Facebook,
Twitter,
Google
Profile, Idealist.org,
LinkedIn, and many
other resources to touch both medical professionals and the
general public worldwide. By reaching people where they are
already interacting online we now have the ability to reach
millions of men and women around the world, save thousands of
lives, and provide comfort and support to those in
need.
We are asking all of you to join us in spreading
awareness about colon cancer through social media!
You can
also show support by making a donation
today!
Every
dollar helps us get one step closer to winning the fight and
saving lives! |
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The Colon Cancer
Foundation was founded in 2004, and received 501(c) (3) status
on January 19, 2005. The President of the Foundation,
David Rodman Cohan, an international business attorney,
vigorously launched this Foundation after the tragic loss of
his daughter Susan Cohan to colon cancer. Susan is survived by
her two young children.
The Susan Cohan Colon Cancer
Foundation will work to eliminate colon cancer as a life
threatening disease through the development and dissemination
of educational programs focused on prevention, early screening
and detection, and aggressive therapeutic
intervention.
To learn more and support us in our
lifesaving work, click
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DONATION
ATTEND AN
EVENT
VOLUNTEER
TELL A
FRIEND
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MORE
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NOW CONNECT WITH SUSIE'S CAUSE ON:
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PROFILE IDEALIST.ORG
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ColonCancerFoundation.org
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Suite2404
Baltimore,
Maryland 21201
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work, click
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