Cancer Researcher Celebrated New Funding at Fort Worth Scholar Reception

A Research Scholar Reception was held in Fort Worth, Texas on March 9, 2010 to honor Amy L. Paguirigan, Ph.D., who was recognized for her investigations into drug-resistant cancer cells. Her funding comes from the North Texas Region’s Creating Tomorrow’s Miracles research initiative.   Since 2008, Dr. Paguirigan has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at one of [...]

The Spring Issues of Plains Talk are Here!

Plains Talk the official newsletter of the High Plains Division, is available to read online. Click on the title of your region to get the latest updates from the American Cancer Society. To subscribe to Plains Talk and receive the issue directly in your inbox every quarter, click here.  Northern Issue Central Issue Southern Issue

Local Attorney Named Chair of Cancer Advocacy Group

Jones to Chair Leadership Committee in Oklahoma (OKLAHOMA CITY) – March 3, 2010 – Bernard M. Jones, dean of admissions at Oklahoma City University School of Law, was recently named chair of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Leadership Committee for Oklahoma.   “Advocacy has played a significant role in today’s declining [...]

Oklahoma Health Plans and American Cancer Society Accept Colon Cancer Screening Coverage Challenge

(OKLAHOMA CITY)- March 2, 2010 -The Oklahoma Association of Health Plans (OAHP) announced today at a joint news conference with the American Cancer Society (Society) that they are joining forces in an effort to fight colon cancer, by educating Oklahoma citizens that colon cancer screenings should be a priority and are a covered benefit for [...]

Free Colon Cancer Screenings for Wichita Residents in March

Wichita, KS. - Did you know that colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the US?  But there’s good news: colon cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable.        A simple test, called an FOBT, can help detect colon cancer.  It’s painless and non-invasive, and can be done in the privacy of your own home.  [...]