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LOCAL AREA SPOTLIGHT
A Northeast Indiana hospital has accepted the Active For Life Challenge. Read their story in the local area spotlight. |
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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Prevention and early detection are two of the most powerful tools for reducing your risk for cancer. But sometimes, people forget to get a screening or make an appointment for a check-up. Celebrate Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day on September 18 and talk to your doctor about which cancer screening tests are right for you and your loved one. For more information, call us toll-free at 1-800-ACS-2345. |
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RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
The American Cancer Society offers several children’s books that deal with cancer. Check out this month’s resource highlight to see how a six-year-old girl from Michigan coped with her mom's cancer by writing her own book. |
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community focus and volunteerism Volunteer celebrates 10 year anniversary with Strides |
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Prostate cancer: know your doctor and your screening options |
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advocacy
Federal Lobby Day 2007 gives volunteers a chance to impact federal policy |
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