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2010 LIVESTRONG/Planet Cancer Retreats for Young Adults(0)

May 4, 2010

Philadelphia Retreat, Philadelphia, PA Friday, October 15, 2010 – Sunday, October 17, 2010 Retreat open to Young Adults Ages 18 – 25 To register for the retreat, please complete and return the following forms: Participant Application Physician Exam Form If currently on treatment, please complete the Current Treatment Form If needed, Travel Scholarship Application Please [...]

Why Healthcare Reform Will Affect Cancer Patients

Lots of us want to know how the new Healthcare Reform Bill will impact cancer patients. Thanks to Kairol Rosenthal, we’ve got a few more answers. For the long version, check out Kairol’s blog at http://everythingchangesbook.com. A Few Items That Go into Effect The First- Year: 1. New help for some uninsured People with a [...]

Celebrate National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week!

National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week® (NYACAW) is April 4–10. Oh, yeah! We have a week! So what can you do to… er… celebrate? Well, the week is all about education and awareness-building about cancer among young adults, so hook up with your favorite YA organizations and help them with any events they’re having, any [...]

Pilot-Test the “Welcome To Our World” Kit and help Teach Doctors!

Planet Cancer Members, Planet Cancer recently joined LIVESTRONG to combine resources and efforts to reach and serve young adults with cancer. Our first project is pilot testing of a new LIVESTRONG Planet Cancer tool to help get the word about the needs of young adults out to health care professionals. We need volunteers to pilot [...]


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