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| Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Hello Everyone,
I just want to let everyone know that making a differenc in spreading awareness doesn't always mean you need to do a walk or free screening. If you want to help, just passing out OCF literature to area dentists, oral surgeons, hospitals, cancer centers, etc. will go a long way!
Letting people know we are here if they need support, advice and hope is priceless. So if you need literature, wristbands, buttons to pass out, let me know and we can get these out to you
Every little bit helps so let me know if you want to help!
Thanks!!!
Susan
Susan Lauria - OCF Director of Events - Always looking for volunteers to help spread the word about early detection! Contact me if you can help!
*Brother passed away from tongue cancer in 2006 at age 47, was co-caregiver, he was non-smoker/casual drinker
LETS MAKE ORAL CANCER HISTORY!
| | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 681 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 681 | I am participating as a patient representative on the planning committee of the Greater New Orleans Coalition on Cancer Disparities. Tulane Medical School ENT departmernt is working with a group of ministers from small black churches in disadvantaged areas. One of the goals is to have monthly screenings. Some have been done on a trial basis and members of the medical staff have gone to churches to make presentations to the members. I am assisting the screenings by preparing standard logistical guidelines and a check list for the events. These screenings will be held in various locations and aside from actual screening and referal personel will be planned and staffed by the individual congregations. Much thanks to Megan for sending materials to Tulane to be used.
I have been reviewing the posdtings and photos of recent events for practical ideas. Any input will be welcomed. (You can send me a PM or reply here if the info would be of general interest to anyone planning such an event)
Malka
Last edited by Malka; 05-10-2011 06:43 AM. Reason: punctuation error
SCC stage II Partial mandibulectomy w. neck dissection- July 2005. Renal cancer w. partial nephrectomy-Jan 2004. Breast cancer discovered in routine mammogram. Successful lumpectomy, sentinal nodes clear, RT only-2008 Reconstruction of mandible w fibula free flap-Jan 09. TORS removal of begnin pappiloma from esophagus-2010. Masectomy,rt breast 2013. Support OCF
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