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Richard & Annette Bloch Family Foundation

Successor to the R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation

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Posted on February 13, 2009June 20, 2011

Informed Decision

Every cancer patient is entitled to make an informed decision. While it sounds so simple, it is possibly one of the most difficult aspects in getting started in the right direction. Being told that nothing can be done, that surgery is required tomorrow or take these pills and come back in 90 days is not making an informed decision. Continue reading “Informed Decision”

Posted on June 3, 2001June 21, 2011

DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME DAY

Sunday, June 3, 2001, which is National Cancer Survivors Day, is being designated as “DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME” day! The significance is to try to get all Americans to promptly get a qualified independent second opinion upon the diagnosis of cancer before any treatment. Continue reading “DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME DAY”

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  • Richard & Annette Bloch Family Foundation
  • About
    • Bloch Cancer Foundation
    • Cancer Hotline
    • Cancer Survivors Day
      • National Cancer Survivors Day 2017: a celebration of life
    • Cancer Survivors Parks
    • Free Books
    • Multidisciplinary Second Opinions
    • PDQ Physician’s Data Query
    • Richard & Annette Bloch
  • Books & Audio
    • Fighting Cancer
      • Audio Book – Fighting Cancer
      • Hindi: Fighting Cancer
    • Cancer …there’s hope
      • Audio Book – Cancer …theres hope
      • Hindi: Cancer… there’s hope
    • Guide for Cancer Supporters
      • Hindi: Guide for Cancer Supporters
    • Relaxation Audio
  • Contact
    • Contact Information
    • Friend4Life – Get Matched With a Survivor
    • Subscribe by Email
  • Important
    • A Letter to All Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients
    • Attitude Quiz
    • Cancer Checklist
    • Cancer Support Organizations
    • Multidisciplinary Second Opinion Centers
    • NCI Designated Cancer Centers
    • PDQ from the National Cancer Institute
  • Articles
    • **NEW posts
    • 2nd Opinions
    • Attitudes
    • Cancer News
    • Cancer Survivors
    • Featured
    • For Patients
    • For Supporters
    • Knowledge
    • Letters
    • Physicians
    • Press
    • Programs
    • Programs
    • Support
    • Survivors Parks
      • Awards
      • Design Background
      • Park Descriptions
      • Positive Attitude
      • Road to Recovery
      • Sculpture
      • Virtual Tours
    • Survivors Rally
    • Treatments
    • Video

Most Viewed

  • Richard & Annette Bloch Family... - 399,977 views
  • Cancer Support Organizations - 271,507 views
  • 12 Questions For A Newly Diagn... - 103,723 views
  • We Get Letters… - 73,456 views
  • Cancer Survivors Parks - 68,525 views
  • Multidisciplinary Second Opini... - 66,905 views
  • Contact Us - 64,273 views
  • Cancer Hotline - 53,833 views
  • A Letter to All Newly Diagnose... - 52,864 views
  • 2008 Cancer Survivors Parks To... - 44,199 views

Cancer Links

  • Books for FREE
  • Coping Magazine
  • Match me with a survivor
  • NCI Clinical Trials
  • NCI Designated Cancer Centers
  • NCI PDQ data
  • Second Opinion Centers List
  • Support Organizations List
  • Volunteer from home
  • Volunteer in office

RSS NCI News

  • NIH-funded study suggests that testosterone suppresses brain tumor growth in males May 6, 2026
  • NIH-funded AI model predicts cancer survival from single-cell tumor data April 21, 2026
  • Chronic inflammation leaves long-lasting impression on gut stem cells, increasing colorectal cancer risk March 25, 2026
  • Researchers identify new blood markers that may detect early pancreatic cancer January 30, 2026
  • NIH-led study reveals role of mobile DNA elements in lung cancer progression December 10, 2025

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