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Prominent oncologist and fearless pancreatic cancer patient offer inspiration in recognition of pancreatic cancer awareness month. Until the recent spike of high-profile pancreatic cancer cases among luminaries, such as U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and actor Patrick Swayze, the disease received little media attention. Yet, the latest report from the American Cancer Society suggests a compelling reason to take notice. In the U.S., the number of pancreatic cancer diagnoses and deaths continues to rise notably each year. Of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, only one in four survives one year and one in twenty lives for five years. Despite this discouraging news, advances in pancreatic cancer treatments are helping some patients live longer with this disease. These patients are spreading hope by beating the odds and demonstrating that life continues in the face of advanced cancer. As Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month approaches this November, interview an acclaimed oncologist and an inspiring pancreatic cancer patient. Diagnosed nine months ago with advanced stage disease, Elaine Gardner continues to serve as a non-denominational preacher, actively exercise, attend car shows and ride Harleys with her husband. Elaine cherishes the time she spends with her two grown daughters and looks forward to returning to work full-time this month.

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For more info visit: www.lungcanceralliance.org. According to the latest American Cancer Society report, lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer for men and women in the U.S. and the leading cause of cancer death, accounting for more deaths than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Lung cancer knows no bounds it strikes smokers, never-smokers, men, women and all races and will cut short the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans this year alone. While these statistics are a reminder of the severity of the disease, advances in lung cancer treatments are helping change the outcome for some patients. These patients are inspiring others by defying the odds every day as they live with advanced lung cancer. In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, speak to an internationally renowned oncologist and two active lung cancer survivors. One survivor has lived with stage IV lung cancer for seven years, a feat that is nearly unprecedented, and continues to care for her large family. The other survivor was placed on disability because of his diagnosis, but considered himself too young to retire and relished being able to return to work full-time six months later.

Concerns have been raised about the benefits of cancer screenings.

Leading cancer doctor raises doubts about the benefits of routine screening.

On Wednesday, October 7, 2009, The Energy and Commerce Committees Health Subcommittee held a hearing on The EARLY Act (H.R. 1740 and S. 994).Rep. Wasserman Schultz wore pink that day in solidarity with those fighting breast cancer.

Walla-Pa-Looza is a musical fundraising event to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event will be on Saturday August 1st from 2-11 pm at the Johnsburg Community Center at 2315 Church St, Johnsburg, IL 60051.4 bands for the day: Blush, Peter and the Versatiles, Danny and the Devils and Always Frantic.A $5 donation to enter and beer/refreshments, food and snacks will be sold as well.Childerens activities include inflatable jumpies, face painting etc.Many local businesses will be showcased featuring their products and services.

Randy Moss, the manager of "futuring and information-based strategies" for the American Cancer Society, attended the Netsquared conference. He tells us a bit about the ACS' role at the conference and what he has learned there.

David Collin, Director for Organizational Learning for the American Cancer Society tells us how ACS is using social web technologies to further its mission.