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A recent, multi-box delivery to The Foundation drew curious staff out of their offices to take a peek at the intriguing contents – vintage, retro and contemporary men’s and…
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Young Adult Cancer Survivor Retreat Accepting Applicants Mar 02, 2010
Application materials are now available on our website!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Feb 26, 2010
Unfortunately, colon cancer is common in the United States, and each year, approximately 150,000 new cases of colon cancer will be diagnosed. 50,000 of those diagnosed will die from the disease. Prevention and early detection are key in the fight against colon cancer. In the above video, Johanna Bendell, M.D., discusses colon cancer, as well as the importance of preventative screenings such as a colonoscopy.
Congratulations to Heather Karls Feb 26, 2010
On Thursday evening, February 25th, Heather Karls was honored as our Community Health Charities' Champions in Health Volunteer of the Year. Heather has graciously devoted much time to the Foundation and is the creator of Fusion - A Festival of The Arts, entering its sixth consecutive year. Combining an evening of Art, Film, Fashion, and Music, Fusion 10 will be held Saturday, April 10 at The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge. Visit www.nashvillefusion.com for additional details.
We Are Here For You Feb 24, 2010
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation is here for you to help navigate and support your cancer journey. Our resource center offers onsite oncology social workers and a registered dietitian. We found this article, from Care Pages official site, to be very helpful. It offers great tips on how to deal with the wide array of emotions that often follow a cancer diagnosis, and even the emotions experienced after beating cancer.