Nov 9, 2001

In This Issue:
Beatle George Harrison, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, National Battle Plan To Fight Cancer, Finding Oncologists, Body Temperature As Treatment, Electrolysis As Treatment, and More

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THE LATEST NEWS

Beatle George Harrison Undergoing Treatment For Lung and Brain Cancer

Researchers Baffled As Breast Overtakes Lung Cancer In UK

Russian Group Raises Body Temperature To Treat Cancer

Electrolysis Seen As Helpful In The Management Of Liver Cancer

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NOVEMBER IS LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

The Global Lung Cancer Coalition say it is time to put lung cancer on the health agenda and this month marks the first Global Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign. Lung cancer can affect anyone - including people who have never smoked. In 2000, this devastating disease claimed the lives of over one million men and women world-wide - more than breast, prostate and colorectal cancer put together. And yet, in terms of public awareness, lung cancer is like an invisible disease. For information on local and state events see Association of Lung Cancer Advocacy Support and Education, ALCASE, at www.alcase.org

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NATIONAL BATTLE PLAN TO END CANCER IN OUR LIFETIME

The National Cancer Legislation Advisory Committee (NCLAC) was created in 2000 to establish priorities for federal cancer legislation. The Committee brought together scientists and survivors, patient advocates and health providers, non-profit leaders and biotechnology executives. They sought creative, common sense ideas to make dramatic progress in the cancer war. Their recommendations provide a roadmap "to a goal that is now within reach: eradicating cancer as a major health problem in our lifetime." Their website summarizes cancer legislation since 1937. http://www.cancersource.com/nclac/

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ASCO's SITE HELPS FIND ONCOLOGISTS

The American Society of Clinical Oncology has added a member search engine to its website. Patients and family who are looking for an oncologist who is a member of ASCO can search by location or specialty. See

http://www.asco.org/people/db/html/m_db.htm

Cancerpage offers visitors links to other valuable resources on the web for finding specialists and facilities in their areas. Visit the cancerpage Physician and Service Directories page. See http://www.cancerpage.matria.com/healthstreet/