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JOIN NOW, and invite your friends and family along! Create a blog, post in the forum, share photos and videos, start a group, and find others in your area or around the world who get what you're going through.

November 14, 2007 -WebMD has named  PC founder Heidi Adams a Health Hero, and awarded her accordingly! Click here to read the press release and full article. Articles on other Planet Cancer awards and recognitions are available on the same page.

Of course, we've always suspected that Heidi is actually a Health Super-Hero. No word from Heidi yet on what her super-power is, but you can expect a media feeding frenzy when the truth is finally revealed!

House Votes to Extend Medical Leave Coverage for College Students. On July 30, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill H.R. 2851, which would allow college students who take medical leave from school to continue to receive health insurance under the policies of their parents for up to one year. Read more about it here.

The LAF Has Launched a Series of 13 Video Podcasts where AYA survivors can hear the experiences and advice of peers — including many of you! — about a wide variety of cancer-related issues and concerns. LIVESTRONG: A Podcast Series for Young Adults with Cancer relays important information about common physical, emotional and practical concerns. Each video is 5 – 7 minutes long and addresses the unique needs of young adults with cancer. Podcasts are available to all Alliance members to post on your Web sites. To access or link to the videos, click here. (Added *BONUS*! Fearless Leader Heidi Adams narrates the "Fear of Dying" podcast. Y'know, just for chuckles.)

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book to be Published March 2009 and they're looking for your stories! Deadline is August 31, 2008. Submissions go here. If your story is chosen, you will receive $200 plus 10 free copies of the book!

LIVE:ON Kits: The Lance Armstrong Foundation is partnering with Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc. and Fertile Hope to offer Live:On, a sperm banking by mail kit, to healthcare professionals who work with cancer patients. Click here for more information.

Planet Cancer: Where Chemo Farts Are Hilarious: read the article on Divine Caroline about Planet Cancer, founder Heidi Adams, and the hilarity of chemo farts.

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Bill of Rights: check out SeventyK to learn about supporting the Cancer Bill of Rights as a standard for care to meet the needs of this underserved population.

International film competition to tell the world about cancer. Do you have the filmography skillz to make it to Geneva? Click here to learn more.