Archive for the ‘Legislation’ Category
Lung cancer care ‘inadequate
November 2nd, 2009
sam wrote an intriguing post today on
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Key areas of lung cancer care are still “woefully inadequate”, a report by leading lung cancer experts says.
The UK Lung Cancer Care Coalition, an umbrella group composed of doctors, charities and private health firms, says UK care lags behind Europe.
It says too few patients are receiving treatment, such as chemotherapy or surgery, because of staff shortages.
The government says it already recognises that more needs to be done to improve lung cancer services.
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Remembering Ted Kennedy as a Lung Cancer Advocate
August 26th, 2009
sam wrote an intriguing post today on
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On this day of Ted Kennedy’s passing, I don’t want to take away from the stories of his life and accomplishments. But – since my focus is lung cancer and empowering survivors – I had to share a story I am not seeing in the headlines.
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Senator Fargo honored in Mass. General Hospital’s “the one hundred”
June 2nd, 2009
Quit Smoking Help wrote an interesting post today on
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State Senator Susan Fargo will be honored for her work on lung cancer legislation at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center’s second annual “the one hundred” ceremony this Wednesday, according to the hospital’s web site.
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McKEON/CRYAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH ‘LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FUND’ ADVANCES
May 7th, 2009
Debi wrote an interesting post today on
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(TRENTON) – Legislation Assemblymen John McKeon and Joseph Cryan sponsored to establish the New Jersey Lung Cancer Research Fund and allow voluntary contributions to the fund by taxpayers on state gross income tax returns was released today by an Assembly panel.
“In 2008, an estimated 215,000 individuals nationwide were diagnosed with lung cancer,” said McKeon (D-Essex.) “More people die of lung cancerthan of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Making it an option for a voluntary contribution to donate to this cause could save countless lives”
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Senator Stabenow Joins As Co-Sponsor of Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act
August 11th, 2008
nospam@example.com (Clear the Smoke) wrote an interesting post today on
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Senator Stabenow said, “Lung cancer continues to claim the lives of more people than any other cancer, yet vital research is still severely underfunded. As a strong proponent of cancer research funding, I am committed to supporting the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act, which will help advance new and effective treatments, and hopefully, find a cure for this deadly disease.”
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ACS Fighting Back Against Cancer
July 8th, 2008
nospam@example.com (Clear the Smoke) wrote an interesting post today on
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Signing for a solution is the basis behind a new cancer fighting campaign. It’s called the Fightback Express and it’s part of a 48-state bus tour to call attention to the need for more support from lawmakers when it comes to the fight against cancer.
“The elected officials are not going to listen unless we speak up,” said lung cancer survivor Jeanette Gossett.
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Senators Chuck Hagel and Dianne Feinstein Make Lung Cancer Matter
June 27th, 2008
nospam@example.com (Clear the Smoke) wrote an interesting post today on
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June 25, 2008 marks a revolutionary day in history for anybody who cares about Lung Cancer, the Number One Cancer Killer in this country. It’s almost tantamount to July 4th, Independence Day, for Lung Cancer. For the first time, in the last four decades, Lung Cancer finally has a voice, thanks to Senators Chuck Hagel and Dianne Feinstein.
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Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act Introduced in US Senate
June 25th, 2008
nospam@example.com (Clear the Smoke) wrote an interesting post today on
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Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) hailed the introduction of legislation that creates the first ever multi-agency, comprehensive program targeted at lung cancer and authorizes $75 million to start the first phase of the five year program to reduce lung cancer mortality.
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Lung Cancer Alliance Praises State Senate Action in Georgia
June 16th, 2008
Debi wrote an interesting post today on
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Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) praised Georgia State Senators John Wiles (R-37th), Chip Rogers (R-21st), Judson Hill (R-32nd), Steve Thompson (D-33rd) and Doug Stoner (D-6th) for introducing Georgia Senate Resolution 1215 (S.R. 1215).
Adopted by the GA Senate at the end of the 2008 legislative session, S.R. 1215 recognizes the tireless work and dedication of LCA-GA Chairs Ed and Linda Levitt to the lung cancer movement.
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