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2013 CANCER SURVIVOR DAY RALLY- KANSAS CITY!

May 20, 2013 in Cancer News, Press, Survivors Rally with 0 Comments

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WEB-PosterCome to the 28th annual Kansas City observance of National Cancer Survivors Day 2013! NUTRITION & SURVIVORSHIP.

Floriene Lieberman, 2013 winner, Richard A. Bloch Cancer Survivorship Award

12 noon to 2 PM Sunday, June 2
Bloch Cancer Survivors Park
48th & Roanoke, West of the Plaza

  • Area Cancer Support Organizations!
  • Prize Drawing!
  • Scavenger Hunt!
  • Live Music featuring Shanice & Maurice Hayes (contestants from America’s Got Talent)!
  • Free Photo Portraits
  • Lots More Fun
  • ALL FREE!

Cancer CAN be battled and beaten!

For more information: 816-854-5050 blochcancer.org

DVD Helps Prepare for a Bone Marrow or Cord Blood Transplant

June 21, 2009 in Cancer News with 0 Comments

National Marrow Donor Program: The National Marrow Donor Program’s Office of Patient Advocacy has created a DVD to help prepare for a marrow or cord blood transplant. “Words of Experience, Stories of Hope: A Guide to Marrow and Cord Blood Transplant for Patients and Caregivers” explores the transplant experience from the perspective of patients, caregivers and transplant professionals. The DVD covers the topics of orientation, conditioning, transplant, engraftment and recovery. Order a free copy at www.marrow.org/patient or call 888-999-6743.

Cancer and Careers

June 21, 2009 in Cancer News with 0 Comments

Cancer and Careers: This program, begun by executives in the cosmetics, fragrance and related industries, addresses the needs of more than 80 percent of cancer survivors who return to work after treatment. Cancer and Careers provides a comprehensive website, free publications and a series of support groups and educational seminars. A free workbook, “Living and Working with Cancer” is available in English and Spanish. The group’s website is www.cancerandcareers.org