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It’s unfortunate that it takes the news that actor Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer to bring some attention to this dreadful disease.
For too long, a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has been seen simply as a death sentence. That’s undoubtedly part of the reason why it receives only a small share of federal research funding despite being the fourth-leading cancer killer. Yet there are pancreatic cancer survivors in the Baton Rouge area and across the country.
This year, about 38,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer — including Patrick Swayze and Ronald M. Davis, M.D., president of the American Medical Association.
Many of these patients, survivors and their families are finding hope through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the only national organization taking a comprehensive approach to finding a cure through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy.
From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, there is a free Pancreatic Cancer Action Network meeting at Pennington Cancer Center, which is at Baton Rouge General’s Bluebonnet location.
Patients, survivors, caregivers, families and friends join together to educate each other about the disease, discuss treatment and nutrition and to support each other. The event is free, but registration is required. Call (225) 405-9992.
My father lost his life to this disease, which is why I volunteer with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This united effort is making a difference as dedicated researchers, clinicians and volunteers work together to provide a better outcome for Patrick Swayze and all those affected by pancreatic cancer.
To contact the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s volunteer Baton Rouge affiliate coordinator, call (225) 405-9992. To contact Pancreatic Cancer Action Network National Headquarters, call (877) 272-6226 or go to the Web site http://www.pancan.org on the Internet.
Paula Aliers
tax preparer
Gonzales
For too long, a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has been seen simply as a death sentence. That’s undoubtedly part of the reason why it receives only a small share of federal research funding despite being the fourth-leading cancer killer. Yet there are pancreatic cancer survivors in the Baton Rouge area and across the country.
This year, about 38,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer — including Patrick Swayze and Ronald M. Davis, M.D., president of the American Medical Association.
Many of these patients, survivors and their families are finding hope through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the only national organization taking a comprehensive approach to finding a cure through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy.
From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, there is a free Pancreatic Cancer Action Network meeting at Pennington Cancer Center, which is at Baton Rouge General’s Bluebonnet location.
Patients, survivors, caregivers, families and friends join together to educate each other about the disease, discuss treatment and nutrition and to support each other. The event is free, but registration is required. Call (225) 405-9992.
My father lost his life to this disease, which is why I volunteer with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This united effort is making a difference as dedicated researchers, clinicians and volunteers work together to provide a better outcome for Patrick Swayze and all those affected by pancreatic cancer.
To contact the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s volunteer Baton Rouge affiliate coordinator, call (225) 405-9992. To contact Pancreatic Cancer Action Network National Headquarters, call (877) 272-6226 or go to the Web site http://www.pancan.org on the Internet.
Paula Aliers
tax preparer
Gonzales
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