How many times have you said, "I wish I could do more"? Well, you can!
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greater Rochester is gearing up for it's June 25/26 fun and fund-raising program at Hart Middle School.
Research Study CPS-3:
This year the Rochester Relay for Life will offer community members a unique opportunity to enroll in a new research study called the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) at the event. The American Cancer Society is inviting men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have never been diagnosed with cancer (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer) to join this historic research study. The study aims to enroll adults from various racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the U.S.
Individuals need to be willing to make a long-term commitment to the study. Those who choose to enroll will complete a brief initial questionnaire and provide a waist measurement and a small blood sample. Participants will periodically be sent a follow-up questionnaire for the next 20 to 30 years. By joining CPS-3, participants can help the American Cancer Society understand how to prevent cancer, which could save lives and give people more of their most precious resource--time.
I highly encourage you to take part in this research project. Hart Middle School is located at 6500 Sheldon Road, Rochester Hills, 48306 (east of Rochester Road and north of Tienken). Enrollment for the Research Study CPS-3 will take place Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 4:00pm - 8:000pm. Or contact, Katie Brennan at 248.663.3436
For information regarding enrollment for the CPS-3 study at the Relay for Life of Rochester Event, please email: cps3.rochestermi@gmail.com. For more information on the study itself or to find other locations across the U.S. with 2011 enrollments, visit http://www.cancer.org/cps3 or call toll free: 1.888.604.5888.
The purpose of the study is to better understand the factors (lifestyle, environment, genetic) that cause or prevent cancer. Do your part to further efforts in eliminating cancer as a major health concern for future generations! hugs, Josetta
4 comments:
Hi Josetta, Warm hugs from Texas. Roger and I are visiting Keith and his family for spring break. I've been wanting to visit your blog, but I'm not very sure about my navigating skills. However, I want to let you know how often you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a journey you are! Thank you for sharing so much. That you are living this journey with great courage, insight and extensive research is what I would have expected. I had never heard about a cold cap before. Very interesting. Thank God for smart and caring daughters. That Kathy is a very important help to you is very evident. I wish you many more good days than bad. Warm spring sunshine is coming soon and with it the end of treatments. Roger adds: May your blessings be greater than you pains. Much love, Roger and Vicki
HI Joey,
I'm placing you on the prayer list at church and will keep you there indefinitely. You will always be in out thoughts. Keep the faith and know how much we love you. Your cousin, Alicia
Hi. I stumbled upon your profound blog. Good luck with Relay! I wanted to let you know about an organization I am part of, called Freedom of Access to Medicines. They are leading the effort and movement for the FDA to continue to allow Avastin as an on market drug for those with breast cancer. It is working to lengthen the lives of many women, but they want to pull it off of the market due to the cost. Please check us out: twitter.com/FAmeds. If you could write a spot for the non-profit org, it would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Josetta -
Recalling our conversation in January at Marsha's soup night, I finally took the time to search for and find your Blog. I read each entry with interest and amazement - seeing how brave you are is an inspiration!! Today, the Ides of March and St. Patty's day to quickly follow demonstrates how fast time flys by ... soon yor chemo will be a memory but I expect your research and memories will continue to inspire others facing similar journeys. For now, allow Jesus to carry you on the rest of your journey and his love to be demonstrated through friends and family! Hugs!! Mary
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