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Colorectal Cancer Coalition: Congressional Butt-In

Colorectal Cancer Coalition: Congressional Butt-In

Our partners at the Colorectal Cancer Coalition are hosting the annual “Congressional Butt-In” this Wednesday and Thursday, March 2-3. This is YOUR chance to connect with your congressional representatives and tell them why continued funding for colorectal cancer research and screening programs are important. To have your voice heard and connect with your elected officials [...]

In the Media: The Charlotte Observer

In the Media: The Charlotte Observer

The Charlotte Observer featured a story about Charlotte event director, Sue Falco. As a young Stage III survivor with no family history of the disease, Sue hopes the Get Your Rear in Gear Charlotte event will raise awareness and drive people to be advocates of their own health. She brought Get Your Rear in Gear [...]

Liquid Biopsy Offers Real-time Results for Cancer Treatment

Liquid Biopsy Offers Real-time Results for Cancer Treatment

Next Generation Blood Test May Revolutionize Cancer Treatment Imagine you or someone close to you were diagnosed with cancer, and your doctor could tell you ahead of time what treatment would respond best based on a genetic analysis of the cancer found. That’s what researchers are working towards with a next-generation blood test technology announced [...]

Blood Test Could Personalize Cancer Treatment with Fewer Side Effects

Blood Test Could Personalize Cancer Treatment with Fewer Side Effects

Headlines buzzed in January over the announcement of a next-generation blood test to detect cancer Researchers say it could eliminate the need for invasive biopsies, personalize cancer treatment, and improve quality of life. Patients with advanced colon, breast and prostate cancer got a green light from the FDA to use the current version of the [...]

Laurie Viault knows how to get her rear in gear

Laurie Viault knows how to get her rear in gear

Laurie Viault knows how to get her rear in gear. In honor of her father, George Viault, Laurie competed in the 2010 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii while raising money for Get Your Rear in Gear.

Lickity Split Salads at One Lucky Duck

Lickity Split Salads at One Lucky Duck

How often do you say salads . . . yawn . . . and the first thing you picture is lettuce and croutons with Thousand Island dressing? That changed fast when I stumbled across One Lucky Duck, a great organic takeout restaurant in New York City. What sets them apart is their uniqueness and creativity with salads—and I'm not just talking extra olives either