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ROCKS AGAINST CANCER VIDEO

August 27th, 2010

ROCKS AGAINST CANCER from Grace Huang on Vimeo.

Because everybody knows someone, the Rocks Against Cancer video is here. My dear friend Grace Huang put together an amazing crew that donated their time and resources to this project. Their goal like ours is to raise as much money as possible for EIF’s cancer programs.

I want to give a special thanks to our talent: Josh Brown, Toni Belafonte, Alyssa McGarry, Joe Stevens, Maria Diaz, Lisa Wagner, Hank Chen, Herman Mc Dowell, Samantha Stanley, Maye Musk, Allen Enlow, Dipti Mehta, and Lindsey Simcik. These are all real people touched by cancer who, volunteered their time for this video.

Thank you again to the crew: Director and editor Grace Huang, Creative Director Marilyn Kam, Producer Jessica Haselkorn, Producer Katy Fuoco, 1st Photo Assistant Everett Meisner, 2nd photo assistant Luke Barber-Smith, Donna Grossman Casting, Canoe Studios, Industrial Color, Stylist Karin Bereson + No.6 Store, Stylist Sylvia Grieser, Makeup Sam Coffey and Cynthia Sobek, Hair Decyke Heidorn and Rheanne White, without whom this would not be possible.

I hope you enjoy the video. please take the time to click on the share button below and spread the word..

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Rocks Against Cancer benefitting EIF

July 9th, 2010

We thought you might want to know why we chose EIF for our Rocks Against Cancer benefit. The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), as a leading charitable organization of the entertainment industry, harnesses the collective power of the entire industry to raise awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social issues in order to make a positive impact in our community and throughout the nation.

Thanks to the commitment of an extraordinary number of people and companies, EIF is able to champion a wide variety of worthy causes.  EIF’s national initiatives raise awareness and crucial funds to address leading health and social issues to include:

EIF’s National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA ) which is dedicated to the eradication of colorectal cancer by promoting the importance of early medical screening and funding research to develop better tests, treatments, and ultimately a cure.  The initiative was co-founded in March of 2000 by Katie Couric, Lilly Tartikoff, and EIF.

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) founded by EIF on the belief that there is now sufficient knowledge of the basic science of cancer and that technologies are available to allow the focused practical application and proximal translation of even more basic science knowledge to patients with cancer. Furthermore, the successful application of this knowledge will result in more rapid advances in the treatment of patients and the prevention of cancer in those individuals who are at risk. The purpose of SU2C is to establish and support a focused and intense effort to effect these advances as rapidly as possible. SU2C believes that it can benefit the most patients by accelerating the course of cancer research through raising philanthropic dollars and developing unique mechanisms to utilize these funds. SU2C will utilize mechanisms to foster collaboration of the most talented and promising researchers across institutions; a team-oriented approach that promotes the sharing of information; and a goal-oriented focus on key problems in cancer designed with measurable milestones of progress.

Through its Women’s Cancer Programs, the Entertainment Industry Foundation created and funds two distinct, cutting-edge research projects: one to develop an early detection blood test for breast cancer; and the other to fast-track more effective, less toxic treatments for breast cancer. Annually, EIF runs two of the largest single-day women’s cancer fundraisers in the country — EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women and Lee National Denim Day.

EIF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Los Angeles and meets all 20 rigorous Better Business Bureau charity standards. To learn more about EIF cancer programs please visit the Entertainment Industry web site.

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Colon Cancer Month

February 28th, 2010

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Colorectal cancer usually develops slowly over a period of many years. Before a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a noncancerous polyp, which may eventually change into cancer. A polyp is a growth of tissue that develops on the lining of the colon or rectum. Certain kinds of polyps, called adenomatous polyps or adenomas, are most likely to become cancers, although most adenomas do not become cancerous. More than half of all individuals will eventually develop one or more adenomas. About 96% of colorectal cancers are adenocarcinomas, which evolve from glandular tissue. The great majority of colon and rectum cancers arise from an adenomatous polyp, which is visible through a scope or on an x-ray.

Colorectal cancer is equally common in men and women. An estimated 147,000 people will be diagnosed in 2010, and an estimated 50,000 people will die from the disease. With recommended screening, this cancer can be prevented (by removing polyps before they become cancerous) or detected early, when it can be more easily and successfully treated.

Help raise awareness at the colon cancer challenge

People who are at risk

Men and women age 50 and older
People who use tobacco, are obese or are sedentary
People with a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or benign (not cancerous) colorectal polyps
People with a personal or family history of inflammatory bowel disease, such as long standing ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
People with a family history of inherited colorectal cancer

Early Detection
If you are at average risk for colorectal cancer, start having regular screening at age 50. If you are at greater risk, you may need to begin regular screening at an earlier age. The best time to get screened is before any symptoms appear.

Screening intervals for tests that find pre-cancer and cancer:
Colonoscopy: Every 10 years
Virtual colonoscopy: Every 5 years
Flexible sigmoidoscopy: Every 5 years
Double-contrast barium enema: Every 5 years

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The Farber Center 21 W. Broadway

February 9th, 2010


Tribeca is an acronym, meaning “Triangle Below Canal Street.” The area was New York City’s first residential neighborhood and is now our new home. We will be open this summer.

The building known as 100 Church Street is well situated in one of Downtown’s/Tribeca’s best locations and offers easy access from all areas of Manhattan, NJ and Brooklyn.
Tribeca is one of Manhattan’s trendiest neighborhoods and has grown considerably in recent years with the addition of new luxury residential developments. New retailers like Whole Foods Market, Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bank of America and The Palm Restaurant have created a destination for residents throughout Tribeca.
The Financial District, anchored by the World Trade Center development site, will soon be home to Goldman Sachs’ new headquarters and the Four Season Hotel, in addition to many new residential projects anticipated to be completed over the next several years the market is also home to a significant number of corporate headquarters and government entities, including the NYC Department of Health, and Moody’s Corp.
Our neighbors are Starbucks, Equinox Fitness Club, Amish Market, AT&T, J&R Music, Le Pain Quotidien, the Smyth Hotel and Century 21

We are steps away from the 4, 5, 6, J, M, Z and the 2, 3, A, C, E and PATH trains. In close proximity to City Hall, Wall Street and one block from the future World Trade Center site.

Special thanks to SL Green’s Elaine Anazagasty and Brett Herschenfeld and Cushman & Wakefield’s Joanne Podell and Matthew Seigel.

All this was made possible by Michael D. Ogus, First Vice President of Huntington Commercial Loan Center, 337 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Phone: (631) 935-1611 ext. 209 part of Community National Bank

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February 4th is World Cancer Day

January 26th, 2010

Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world. WHO estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention.

Each year on 4 February, WHO joins with the sponsoring International Union Against Cancer to promote ways to ease the global burden of cancer. Preventing cancer and raising quality of life for cancer patients are recurring themes.

This year’s theme, “Cancer can be prevented too”, focusses on simple measures to prevent cancer such as:

no tobacco use
a healthy diet and regular exercise
limited alcohol use
protection against cancer-causing infections.

For the WHO guide for effective cancer control go here
To learn more about the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) go here

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Online Support for those with Cervical Cancer

January 14th, 2010

imgEThe Internet is an increasingly important social forum, providing patients with valuable information and support about their health. So when dealing with cancer, joining an online cancer support group can be one of the best ways to help heal. Not only does the online support group provide a place to exchange information about side effects, resources and what’s happening in clinical trials, support groups on the internet can counteract the social isolation that sometimes follows cancer.

Studies have shown that talking to others who understand or have been through your situation can not only make you feel less upset, fearful or anxious, but it can also help you focus on your health and treatment. In addition, it has also been shown that cancer patients who attend cancer support groups survive longer than just receiving medical treatment alone.

If you are looking for an online cervical cancer support group? Try these:

http://www.dailystrength.org
Dailystrength.org is the largest, most comprehensive health network of people sharing their advice, treatment experiences, and support.

http://www.mdjunction.com
MDJunction is an active center for Online Support Groups, a place where thousands of patients meet every day to discuss their feelings, questions and hopes with like minded friends.

http://www.eyesontheprize.org/
The mission of EyesOnThePrize.org, a nonprofit organization, is to provide information and emotional support from the survivors’ perspective to women with gynecologic cancers, their families and friends, and healthcare providers. EyesOnThePrize.org is not a medical site: all medical decisions rest with a woman and her medical care team. EyesOnThePrize.org offers personal stories, suggestions, annotated links and a caring, moderated environment in which women with reproductive cancers are free to express their experience. EyesOnThePrize.org is 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in the USA.

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Cancer Crusade Survivor Movie

December 17th, 2009

This movie was created by Roger and Kathy Cawthon. Roger Cawthon was a television sportscaster for CNN. Kathy Cawthon is a freelance writer and photographer. The couple was diagnosed with cancer within six weeks of each other. After rigorous cancer treatment, the two founded the Cancer Crusade, an organization dedicated to fighting cancer with hope and humor. They created this movie as a gift for a friend who had been diagnosed with cancer. After presenting the gift to their friend, they decided to post the movie on the internet where they hoped others would view it and draw comfort from it.

In a matter of a few weeks, they had received hundreds of grateful e-mails in response to The Survivor Movie. At the end of the movie’s first year on the web, they had received more than 6,000 e-mail messages, and they continue to pour in daily. As a result of this little production, in March, 2006, they were honored to receive the “2006 Yoplait Champions” award from Yoplait, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and SELF magazine.

The Survivor Movie has now been viewed nearly 500,000 times. It has been viewed in every state in the United States and in more than 63 countries around the world.

I hope it brings you comfort, peace and renewed strength and courage.

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Financial Help for Cancer Patients

December 2nd, 2009

cancercareFor those without insurance or adequate coverage cancer imposes heavy economic burdens on both patients and their families. For individuals who need financial assistance to cover health care costs, resources are available, including Government-sponsored programs and services supported by voluntary organizations. One such organization is Cancer Care.

Cancer Care is a national nonprofit agency that offers free support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones.

Cancer Care also operates the AVONCares Program for Medically Underserved Women, which provides financial assistance to low-income, under- and uninsured, underserved women throughout the country who need supportive services (transportation, child care, and home care) related to the treatment of breast and cervical cancers. To find our more please got to http://www.cancercare.org

The CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation which is affiliated with CancerCare is a not-for-profit organization established in 2007 to address the needs of individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments to cover the cost of medications for treating cancer. If you need help paying your cancer medications or co-pay please go to http://www.cancercarecopay.org/

If you would like a list of Government agencies and national organizations that provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families please go to this database at National Cancer Institute.

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Prosthetic Nipples for Breast Cancer Survivors

October 1st, 2009

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Each year more than 254,000 American women face breast cancer. Breast reconstruction is a type of surgery for women who have had a breast removed (mastectomy). The surgery rebuilds the breast so that it is about the same size and shape as it was before. The nipple and the darker area around the nipple (areola) can also be added. Most women who have had a mastectomy can have reconstruction. Women who have had only the part of the breast around the cancer removed (lumpectomy) may not need reconstruction. Breast reconstruction is done by a plastic surgeon.

Without nipple reconstruction surgery, a reconstructed breast has the skin of a normal breast, but the nipple and areola are not present. Patients who opt to have nipple reconstruction surgery typically do so at a later date than the reconstruction surgery.

A nipple reconstruction is performed by taking tissue from another part of the body and grafting it to the breast, suturing it into place in such a way that a nipple is formed. At this point, the nipple graft is skin colored unless the graft was taken from the other nipple, and there is no areola surrounding the nipple. If an areola or a skin color matching the original nipple color is desired the color is applied permanently by tattooing the color onto the skin.

Breast cancer survivors who have reconstruction have a new option. It is the only advanced nipple prosthesis on the market today and I was very impressed.

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