Last night, President Obama addressed Congress and the American public about his plans for health care reform. Obama debunked myths about his proposed reform package in an effort to calm fears about a government takeover of health care. But the president also addressed the importance of access to important preventative screening tests, including the colonoscopy. [...]
After a weekend honoring the work of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, Congress is back at work debating key health care reform issues. Media coverage of Republican opposition has been extensive. So, in an effort to clarify misconceptions about his planned approach, President Obama used his weekly address to “debunk” the most pervasive myths about [...]
One of the most difficult aspects of fitness training is learning to tolerate discomfort. While some leisure activities such as a walk or easy bike ride might be pleasant, the tough workouts that make a real difference require that you push past your comfort zone. Sports psychologists teach athletes to use visualization and other psychological [...]
Regular aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of death from colorectal cancer or other causes, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. These findings come as the result of a recent study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School where 1279 patients were followed for an average of twelve [...]
Amidst heated discussions about health care reform, the idea of “death panels” has surfaced, scaring many Americans into believing that if President Obama’s health care reform is passed that mandatory panels will make end of life decisions for seniors and other Americans with life threatening conditions. As WCCO-TV reporter Pat Kessler explains, the idea of [...]
News broadcasts are full of stories showing Americans yelling and screaming about health care. Town hall meetings have become a forum for chaos rather than the community discussion that they were meant to be. But the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network has developed a way for your voice to be heard. In an email [...]
Fox News 44 covered last weekend’s successful Get Your Year in Gear event in Colchester, Vermont. The run/walk event brought out 300 participants including reporter Jaimarie Ely who interviewed participants about their involvement with the event. The Get Your Rear In Gear 5K is organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition and brings people together to [...]
Patients who are being treated for metastatic colon cancer should have testing to screen for gene mutations, according to a recent study. Biotechnology company Amgen, Inc. released a statement this month detailing their study into the treatment of metastatic colon cancer with Vectibex, a drug they manufacture. In the study, researchers treated patients who had [...]
Obese persons spend $1,429 more on annual medical costs than persons of normal weight, according to a news release provided by the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC examined payments made by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and prescription drug spending to determine that the obese population pays 42% more than the average American who is [...]
Watch as Dick Woodruff, ACS CAN’s lead advocate in Washington, talks about his meetings with the White House and Congress as he negotiates for lower health care costs and to prevent people from being denied coverage because they survived cancer. Tell five friends to to stand with the American Cancer Society for better health care [...]
