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[ February 12, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ]  

Starting January 29, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will be offering a series of four free evening lectures on the fundamentals of cancer and cancer research for the general public by top scientists.

The  ”Science for Life” series will break down the concepts, skip the homework and offer a chance to interact with world-class researchers in [...]

Starting January 29, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will be offering a series of four free evening lectures on the fundamentals of cancer and cancer research for the general public by top scientists.
The  ”Science for Life” series will break down the concepts, skip the homework and offer a chance to interact with world-class researchers in [...]

Some cancer screening tests can actually help prevent cancers from occurring, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention says, while others help find cancers at an early stage, when treatment can be most effective.
Screening for breast, cervical and colon cancer can save your life - a message from the CDC
Getting screened for some [...]

Health-care reform should help individuals live healthier lives
U.S. health-care reform should support social-marketing campaigns to combat obesity and promote preventive care, writes Greg Vigdor, president and CEO of the Washington Health Foundation, in an op-ed article in the Seattle Times.
Vigdor cites a recent report by the United Health Foundation finding that while Washington has moved [...]

The popular dietary supplements selenium and vitamins C and E failed to prevent prostate and other cancers in two large trials published online today by JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
In one study, more than 35,500 older men were randomly assigned to four groups. One group took selenium, one vitamin E, one selenium [...]

Dr. Carolyn Clancy

Dr. Carolyn Clancy, director of the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, writes a regular advice column for consumers to help them navigate the health-care system. In this column, Dr Clancy talks about efforts to create guides to help patients decide which treatments are best for them. 

Guides Help Patients Find Their Best Treatment [...]

[ November 27, 2008; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]  

WHAT:

Knit for Life is a network of volunteers using the healing experience of knitting to enhance the lives of cancer patients and their caregivers during treatment and recovery. This class is offered on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. No experience necessary.
WHERE:
Virginia Mason Seattle Main Campus - Floyd and Delores Jones Cancer Institute
Street [...]

[ November 19, 2008; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]

Description

Virginia Mason offers a free networking group for patients with pancreatic or other GI cancers. This free support group is offered on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

The purpose of the group is to provide an opportunity to share information and advice with others facing a similar diagnosis and to connect with survivors. [...]

[ November 19, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ]  

What:

Forum on Lung Cancer

Title:
Think Lung Cancer: 2008 Washington State Lung Cancer Awareness Forum

Lung cancer kills more people than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. Please join us for an evening dedicated to raising awareness and advocacy for lung cancer.
Where:

Swedish Medical Center
First Hill Campus
747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Map & Directions: http://www.swedish.org/blank.cfm?id=201 
When:

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
5:00 PM [...]

[ December 11, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

Gilda’s Club of Seattle will host a evening talk on colon cancer survivorship on December 11. The event is entitled: Mosaic of Colon Cancer Survivorship. The evening will include a talk by a physician on advances in prevention, detection and treatment and a talk by a colon cancer survivor. Dinner will be provided. The talk is [...]