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The Beautiful Thing About Ovarian Cancer Run/Walks…

October 14, 2011 in default with 0 Comments

The beautiful thing about Ovarian Cancer Run/Walks is seeing the encouragement it brings to the survivors and their families.  To me, an Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk is a great way to show the survivor that they are not alone, and they have the support of many others who are effected by the disease and who want to do something about it.  By being that kind of strength to the survivors of ovarian cancer, I feel it rewards and strengthens the rest of us too.

As I’m sure those who read this blog know, September is Ovarian Cancer awareness month.  And thus, September is a special month for those of us at WORD.  Every September WORD attends several Run/Walks and events around the country and we get to reconnect with long-time friends, and meet new survivors and volunteers who are dedicated to fighting ovarian cancer.  After meeting these kinds of people, hearing their stories, and witnessing what they have accomplished, it always inspires me personally to a refreshed perspective in my own work… you can’t help but be further motivated to make a difference.  Just witnessing the organization and setup of a run/walk itself is a pretty amazing thing too.  Seeing all of the hours in planning and coordinating groups of volunteers to manage an event that hosts thousands of people… all who chose to attend and give up a day of their weekend, is pretty humbling.

WORD at Ovar'Coming Together Run/Walk 2011

WORD at Ovar'Coming Together Run/Walk 2011

This past September, WORD was again proud to attend a couple of these events and provide videos and photos that the people involved could use to further promote and interact with.  The videos below are taken from the  Ovarian Cancer Connection “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Run/Walk in Memory of Ellen Jackson” in Toledo, Ohio, and the “Ovar’Coming Together Ovarian Cancer Awareness Run/Walk” in Indianapolis, Indiana.  I don’t want to give anything away, but one of the run/walk videos even involves a 100 piece marching band – you should check it out.   In addition to the event coverage videos, we were also able to gather a few more survivor stories for our, “Let’s Talk” video series and get a video of Dr. Kelly Manahan‘s speech at the Toledo Run/Walk.

Finally, I just want to end by giving a sincere “thank-you” to all who participated in these events, and especially the ladies who allowed us to interview them for these videos.
Please feel free to embed or pass around the links of the videos and photos included below to anyone you think may be interested… We hope to see all of you again next year.

Until then,

Chad Braham
Director of Media Production at WORD

 

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VgK3jqNVWU&feature=player_detailpage
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Ovarian Cancer Connection – Ovarian Cancer Awareness Run/Walk in Memory of Ellen Jackson 2011 Photo Album

Ovar’Coming Together Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk 2011 Photo Album

You ARE out there!

August 15, 2011 in default with 0 Comments

We are really excited that soon we will pass over 10,000 monthly unique visitors to our website.  This does not excite us because it is a large number, but it dialogue that is being created by the copy, videos and information available at wordoncancer.org.  Since I am putting a post about our analytics, let me share a bit more data from the last months of visitors.

Countries represented in the last month:

Detail Level:Country/Territory Visits Pages/Visit Avg. Time on Site % New Visits
1. United States 9,406 2.54 00:01:31 91.79%
2. (not set) 19 2.05 00:02:03 94.74%
3. India 17 1.65 00:01:02 100.00%
4. United Kingdom 5 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
5. Canada 5 2.00 00:00:36 100.00%
6. Australia 4 1.00 00:00:00 75.00%
7. Netherlands 2 1.50 00:00:05 100.00%
8. Saudi Arabia 2 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
9. Philippines 2 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
10. Argentina 2 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%  

 

 

Top 10 States in US:

Detail Level:Region Visits Pages/Visit Avg. Time on Site % New Visits
1. California 986 2.52 00:01:23 91.28%
2. New York 774 2.24 00:01:12 94.83%
3. Texas 773 2.53 00:01:22 91.59%
4. Florida 621 2.65 00:01:38 93.24%
5. Illinois 477 2.55 00:01:24 91.40%
6. Georgia 376 2.60 00:01:41 91.49%
7. Pennsylvania 357 2.43 00:01:08 91.88%
8. Ohio 331 2.76 00:01:27 92.45%
9. North Carolina 312 2.46 00:01:10 93.91%
10. Indiana 303 3.53 00:05:06 66.01%

 

 

Top 10 Pageviews in the last month:

Page None Pageviews Unique Pageviews Avg. Time on Page Bounce Rate % Exit $ Index
1.  / 4,917 3,872 00:00:41 53.20% 59.28% $0.00
2.  /cms/word-site/gynecologic-cancers/ovarian-cancer/symptoms 3,734 2,823 00:01:28 65.43% 62.45% $0.00
3.  /cms/word-site/gynecologic-cancers/uterine-cancer/symptoms 2,545 2,096 00:00:51 65.39% 64.99% $0.00
4.  /hpvrisksframe.html 1,345 1,010 00:00:02 0.00% 0.52% $0.00
5.  /hpvrisks.html 1,332 1,008 00:01:05 0.00% 18.69% $0.00
6.  /hpvlearnmoreframe.html 949 733 00:00:02 0.00% 0.84% $0.00
7.  /hpvlearnmore.html 945 731 00:00:50 0.00% 36.30% $0.00
8.  /hpvwatchframe.html 895 656 00:01:58 75.86% 27.26% $0.00
9.  /hpvpreventframe.html 718 541 00:00:01 0.00% 0.28% $0.00
10.  /hpvprevent.html 712 540 00:00:40 0.00% 21.21% $0.00

 

 

 

And just for fun, for the “techies” out there here is the breakdown operating system being used by our guests.

Operating System None
1. Windows 7,273 76.65%
2. Android 720 7.59%
3. iPhone 695 7.33%
4. Macintosh 640 6.75%
5. iPod 95 1.00%
6. Linux 35 0.37%
7. iPad 15 0.16%
8. (not set) 8 0.08%
9. Playstation 3 3 0.03%
10. Nintendo Wii 2 0.02%

 

 

 

WORD catalyzes clinical and scientific research for all gynecologic cancers – Summer Series of Posts, Part 3

August 8, 2011 in default with 2 Comments

Research.
Noun: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.Catalyze.
1. Cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst.
2. Cause (an action or process) to begin.

When we formed WORD we focused on two key words to describe our operations:  research and education.  As any young organization, we have analyzed, evaluated and revamped are strategies as we have grown.  In particular, we have continued to learn that though we want to initiate research studies (see HAMPR and Cis-Topo), we may serve the greatest good when we “Catalyze Research.”

Catalyzing research is the ability to increase quality, quantity and participation in the full spectrum of gynecologic cancer research from “bench to bedside.” Over the next few weeks several of our posts will focus on specific ways WORD wants to be involved in catalyzing research.  Specifically we will cover:

1. Catalyzing Research: Understanding the need for more bench research among gynecologic malignancies.

2. Catalyzing Research: Moving the needle in clinical research among all gynecologic cancer patients.

3. Catalyzing Research: More does not always mean better.

Articles over the next few weeks will describe our passion to help those in the battle to conquer gynecologic cancers and the importance of catalyzing research! We would love to hear from you as we write these posts – please consider leaving a comment or question as you read the WORD Blog!

The First August Post – A Summer Series of Posts – Part 3

August 3, 2011 in default with 0 Comments

WORD partners with other like-minded organizations to help tell their story.
A few years ago, during WORD’s infancy, I walked into an introductory meeting with an executive from a long-standing leader in nonprofit healthcare education and service.  For a young non-profit with only dreams and ideas, this was a great meeting.  WORD wanted to create educational materials about gynecologic cancers and this particular organization had done little in the area of awareness.  The meeting went well they shared their history and we sharing our dreams.  We agreed that there was a need to be met.  As the meeting wound down, as in most meetings, we began to talk about what could be done about the known need that women do not know the basic facts regarding gynecologic cancers.  The executive suggested that they produce dozens of print materials for disease awareness. I stated, “that’s great, but at the moment we don’t have the funding to produce these materials.”  I was assured that they could print the brochures in-house, and they would absorb the costs.  This was great I thought; a good first step of partnership.

We talked more about copy, design, objectives and time lines.  We set a time table, and within a week I had presented them with copy for a potential brochure.  Then we talked about final design.  From the beginning I assumed we would be putting links and logos to both organizations on the materials.  I was wrong; this particular organization had a standing policy about only single branding their materials.  I was disappointed.  The brochures were produced and distributed, but without any mention of WORD’s involvement or even existence.  I am glad that there were more materials to be distributed about the cancers we’re working and striving to conquer; I was disappointed that we were not able to truly partner with this organization.

This is not the only instance of our struggle to partner with other organizations.  I understand that the brand essence of every organization is very important to our sustainability and our fundraising strategy.  However, I have become more and more committed to the ideal and saying that, “We are better together!”  WORD is committed to sustainable growth and personal brand recognition but only when we are proactive in partnering with other organizations which have similar missions and dreams; in essence often co-branding our content.

As WORD has better developed our mission and dreams over the last few years, we have strategically navigated ourselves to be able to partner and share with other organizations.  I have continuously offered to co-brand materials, co-sponsor others events and work with others to make them more successful.  As we have worked to become the leader in digital media education, we want to use our resources to expand and tell the story of other organizations and individuals who are making a difference in conquering gynecologic cancers.   Continue Reading…

A July Update from WORD – A Summer Series of Updates Part 2

July 29, 2011 in default with 0 Comments

We are almost through the summer (by the school schedule; not the actual calendar). In the last few days I have spent quite a bit of time scheduling travel for the fall and creating introductory notes  about the mission and vision of WORD to those who might be learning about WORD for the first time.  When I sit down to write a short description of WORD or provide a brief update about new content, resources and initiatives of WORD – I have a GREAT problem:  there is so much to talk about I don’t know where to start.  Just this month Chad has sent me links to over 30 new inspirational and educational videos (not all of these are public yet, but trust me they are great!).However, it is important to be able concisely talk about WORD.  Deep down I do believe (though I often do not type nor speak as if I do) that “brevity is the soul of wit.” I deeply want to create in one sentence the mission and heartbeat of WORD!  I am not quite there yet, but recently, I have used the following sentences to describe WORD:

  • WORD is the leader in digital cancer education.
  • WORD partners with other like-minded organizations to help tell their story.
  • WORD catalyzes clinical and scientific research for all gynecologic cancers.

Over the next few weeks I want to highlight ways we are striving to bring to reality these three statements.   Let’s start today with the first statement.

WORD wants to be the leader in digital cancer education.

WORD has a growing resource of key voices from the field of medicine and research science, addressing the many questions and issues surrounding current gynecologic cancer trends.   These recorded interviews have been edited and offered to women and caregivers around the world through WORD’s YouTube channel as well as numerous other online and off-line venues .  These videos help support WORD’s mission and are a great way to highlight other medical institutions and organizations.

Our dream is that we can create new valuable content and then release it to be used in grassroots initiatives throughout the world by other organizations and individuals who share our passion to inspire and educate.  Let me tell you about two unique ways that describes this create and release method.

What Has WORD Been Up to? A Summer Series of Updates. Part 1

June 16, 2011 in default with 0 Comments

This past March, WORD team members John Geisler, Kelly Manahan, Chad Braham and myself joined hundreds of other physicians, scientists, and advocates in Orlando, Florida for the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer ™. For the second year in a row, WORD used this conference as the opportunity interview multiple experts for  “  The WORDs of Wisdom” (WoW) video episodes.
 

We were very thankful that many physicians and experts volunteered to spend some time with us to discuss what all women should know about the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and the conquering of gynecologic cancers.  I would ask that if you know any of the experts that appear in WoW series of videos, please send them a note thanking them for volunteering their time and help women around the world become informed and empowered!   These experts volunteered during there “free time” at the annual conference, choosing to sit in our makeshift “studio” instead of doing many other activities that are available in the Greater Orlando area.  Many of these doctors are often compensated for time similarily spent with us, yet they find the mission of WORD and our quest to communicate clear and concise healthcare messages, important enough to donate their time and talents to help the cause.  Furthermore,  I would ask that you please thank their institutions who give permission and approval for these videos to be used on YouTube and throughout the Internet.

As you can imagine there is a lot of work that goes into capturing these important two to three minute episodes.  Let me give you a brief overview of this years  the WoW filming.

1.  The brainstorming started last October.  We knew that we wanted to again capture many gynecologic oncologists sharing what women need to know about gynecologic cancers.  The struggle this year was that we were not in a city (last year we filmed at an adjacent studio to the convention center) but at a resort/conference center.  We had to figure out how to inexpensively capture high quality audio and video while streamlining the process to  maximize the time for those who would volunteer.  Eventually,  we were able to reserve a two-room suite in which we would use the “living room” of the suite as our impromptu studio.

2. After reserving the “studio” we began to plan what equipment that we would need to rent, how we will be able to travel to Florida with the equipment  (thanks to great service borrowlenses.com and rentglass.com), and what times we would be able to record.  Chad is a mastermind at capturing high quality HD video and exceptional audio while minimizing the budget!

3.  Now we gathered a list of potential interviewees and composed an invitation.  We tried to make sure we were available to film any time anyone would be available.  Here is part of what Kelly wrote to potential interviewees:

“If you are attending the meeting, I am asking that you might consider being interviewed by Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue, a nonprofit organization we founded to create unique and effective educational resources and catalyze new research, all focused on conquering gynecologic cancers.

WORD has a growing resource of key voices from the field of medicine and research science, addressing the many questions and issues surrounding current gynecologic cancer trends, and we would love to interview you about general cancer care or about any particular clinical or research interests you might consider interesting.  These recorded interviews would be edited and offered to women across the United States through WORD’s YouTube channel, with your approval.  These videos help support WORD’s mission and are a great way to highlight you and your medical institution.

I will not overly prolong this note; I will simply ask you to check out WORD at

wordoncancer.org and learn more about WORD and its mission.  We hope you will then consider volunteering to be interviewed by the WORD media team while in Orlando, Florida.  Interviews will take approximately fifteen minutes and will be conducted right in the Hilton Bonnet Creek.

Please simply respond to this email if you are willing to be interviewed, and we will quickly contact you with details and setup an approximate time.

Thank you for your work to save women’s lives,”

4.  We then created a schedule for filming.  Obviously this timing was flexible, but our goal is always to maximize our time and the time of our volunteers. We were very excited for the many of volunteers that responded that they were willing to be interviewed and  we were able to interview most of them while we were in Orlando.

5.  Finally, after months of planning, late Saturday night, March 5 we flew into Orlando from our home base in Indianapolis.  We arrived to the Hotel at 10:00 PM and spent the next three hours setting up the “studio” so we were ready to film the next morning.  Below is picture of Dr. Dennis Chi being filmed (he is one of three that were repeat interviewees from last year – Dr. Manahan and Dr. Geisler were the others).

6.  Through two and half days and over 20 interviews, we collected hours and hours of video that Chad is continuing to work on.  This video is edited (weeks of work for Chad), revised and sent for approval to individuals and institutions.

Over the next few weeks, we will be  gradually be releasing dozens of videos on our YouTube Channel that were filmed.  Please consider sharing, embedding, or emailing any or all of these videos.  These need to be SEEN and we can’t do this without you!  As we move forward, if you see a topic that is not covered yet, please let us know.  We are always open and looking for new ideas.

Here is the first of the videos to go “live.”  Dr. Manahan sat down in our studio and answered what women need to be asking their physicians about there care.   This is something that we asked all our interviewees and we will be release an montage of these videos later in ther Summer.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYF2Nsb9BNs&feature=player_detailpage

 

The Battle Against Ovarian Cancer – Beth and Isabel's Story

June 7, 2011 in default with 0 Comments

A few weeks ago I read this headline from our strategic partner Libby’s Hope, “Screening With CA-125 & Transvaginal Ultrasound Does Not Reduce Ovarian Cancer Death Rate, Results in High Number of False Positives” Now this headline unfortunately is not a surprise.  We know that no matter how much we hope, no matter how hard researchers are working – we still lack an accurate, specific screening for ovarian cancer.  As we stated in a recent episode of the WORD of HOPE ™ podcast, though specificity and accuracy for early stage cancer in the general public alludes us, there is progress and hope for those are at high risk for Heriditary Breast Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) through genetic testing.

A few months ago, we had the privilege to hear the stories of Beth and Isabel and their family’s journey and battle with breast and ovarian cancer.  It was a honor to be have these courageous young women share their stories in hope that their fight will help others know the risk of ovarian cancer.  Please take a moment to watch the following four videos.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkjpC_6_7E&feature=player_profilepage

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6iaKLSsM7Y&feature=player_profilepage

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBT03lZ0cmc&feature=player_profilepage

Learn more about Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer through the following links:

  • WORD’s section on Prevention of ovarian cancer.
  • Bright Pink –   is a non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. We arm young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey. We empower them to take control of their breast and ovarian health and in turn, grant them the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life.
  • FORCE – Facing our Risk of Cancer Empowered – Force’s mission includes support, education, advocacy, awareness, and research specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Our programs serve anyone with a BRCA mutation or a family history of cancer.

 

It's Been Too Long

May 12, 2011 in default with 0 Comments

It has been way too long since we posted to this blog. I will try to make up for that in the next few weeks. But first, today’s post introduces our newest media project.

We are launching a new ovarian cancer educational podcast series entitled, “WORD of HOPE™,” through a collaborative initiative of Libby’s Hope (LH) and Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue (WORD).

The WORD of HOPE™ Ovarian Cancer podcast series will address important topics related to ovarian cancer, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis, groundbreaking treatments, scientific and clinical research information and related women’s health information for ovarian cancer patients, caregivers and advocates. The WORD of HOPE™ podcast series can be found online at http://www.wordofhopepodcast.com and is available to viewers and listeners for subscription at the WORD Of HOPE™ podcast website, iTunes, and YouTube.

You can read more by reading the press release and clicking here!

Here on the blog, let me tell you a few reasons we are really excited to launch this endeavor:

1. We have a great strategic partner – Libby’s Hope! I love working with and supporting Libby’s Hope and Paul Cacciatore. I can never say this too many times. A true sign of a good partnership is one that is flexible and patient when you are striving to create professional content. Paul is not only professional but gracious as we work with technology to create a great product.

2. We are meeting a known need.
This has been a dream of mine for quite sometime, and thankfully through the diligence and creativity of Chad Braham (our director of media production) he has made it a reality. I know that understanding the continuum of ovarian cancer care is complicated and often overwhelming. We want to help. The format is an approximately 15 minute podcast (or episode), which gives you a quick, simple and thorough description of ovarian cancer topics. You can read about it, watch us talk about it, and listen to it, whichever is the best way for you use the information; we want to make it available to you. Further, we want to create dialogue among patients, caregivers and advocates, surgeons, physicians and nurses. We do this by producing interesting, researched content and presenting it to viewers and listeners through every applicable medium. (Currently WORD of Hope is available through YouTube, iTunes, SoundCloud, RSS, Vimeo and Blip.tv)

3. This is just the beginning.
WORD of HOPE™ Ovarian Cancer Podcast is just the beginning of new media resources to come from WORD. Obviously, much of this is dependent on funding, but let me share you some of our dreams:

a. More in depth interviews. We are able to to often interview experts in short formal interviews when we are at events like SGO’s Annual Meeting (look for this year’s interviews in the months to come!) However, our hope is that the podcast/Skype format will allow us to create “virtual” round table interviews that will provide the best information and inspiration.

b. Live Streaming and more community. Technology is rapidly changing (quite an understatement), and these new technologies allow us to distribute content quickly with instant user feedback. We have a dream of not only producing “pre-produced”12-15 minute video and audio downloads, but to be able to produce, interview and interact live in front of a virtual audience around the world using video streaming software. Though this is not a reality today, we hope with some sponsors and/or financial partners, we will soon be webcasting not only podcasts but potentially other live events all to provide more opportunities to help women in the fight to conquer gynecologic cancers.

c. More Topics, More Input! In the near future, WORD hopes to partner with viewers, survivors, caregivers, medical personnel and other cancer organizations to launch more video and audio content. We believe in the not-so-distant future, WORD will partner in the producing of podcasts about multiple gynecologic cancer topics. Currently we are dreaming and looking for partners to launch a podcast focusing on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer. Furthermore, we are looking for ideas from others as we move strategically forward to use new media to help conquer gynecologic cancer.

This is just a brief overview. Please visit the WORD of HOPE website today. We appreciate your support!

Dialogue – It's In Our Name

January 7, 2011 in default with 1 Comment

Healthcare is personal.  Healthcare is controversial.  Healthcare is fundamental.  

Those of us who work and volunteer with WORD know that the dialogue we create will often be controversial.  The conversations we hope to create are critical, personal and sometimes intimidating.  We are dealing with topics that have real and severe consequences. Often what we say may not be received well; our goal is not acceptance but dialogue.  We want women to rise up and become advocates for their own health care.  We want women to ask questions, the hard questions, to make sure they make the best informed decisions about their health.  We want women to be respectful – staying true to their own convictions, but standing united through dialogue in one common purpose – “We must conquer cancer!”

One of the most controversial and uncomfortable subjects we seek to start dialogue on is the cause of Cervical Cancer - Human Papillomavirus – commonly referred to as HPV.  HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that causes cervical cancer among other cancers and health problems.  Thus when we speak of HPV we are discussing SEX;  this is controversial.   In the last 20 years, and specifically in the last five years, a HPV vaccine has been developed and recommended for women ages 9-26.  Thus when we speak of HPV we are discussing VACCINES; this is controversial.  HPV and cervical cancer are detected early by following recommended guidelines for receiving a Pap Test and HPV test.  Thus when we speak of HPV and cervical cancer we talk about private and somewhat uncomfortable subjects.  However, our goal is not to convince you of certain health decisions but rather to convince you to DIALOGUE ABOUT these very important health decisions.  We are not here to defend, we are not here to create arguments, but rather we are here to CATALYZE informative discussions that lead to empowered health decisions.  This is our dream.  This is the foundation of our mission.  This is why WORD exists.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month.  During this month, we are spending extra time making sure other organizations and individuals know about WORD and the resources we offer.  We are in the process of sending out hundreds of letters and emails telling people that we are here to help start the discussions on cervical cancer and HPV.  I read in a press release today from the organization “Women in Government,” a statement that epitomized the reason this is so important.  “Unfortunately, cervical cancer still remains the second leading cause of cancer death in women, with almost a quarter-million deaths occurring each year. Screening rates for cervical cancer have declined, following a trend detected in the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. In 2008, 39 states registered lower levels of women who had received a Pap test in the past three years than in 2006. The cause for this decline, however, remains unclear.”

As any organization we are very  excited when see or resources used.  Even when we are controversial, we pray we create good honest dialogue that results in informed health decisions. Just today, we were able to see our  ”WORD on HPV” animation posted on a Facebook page.  In just a few hours there were over 700 quick views of this one link.   This particular link was exactly what we hope for – in just a few short moments an on-line dialogue was started.  Allow me to quote just a few of the comments that have already been posted on this link:

“After having taken the quadrivalent vaccine, I feel glad that I have taken my health into my own hands. Just like all vaccines, it might not be right for everyone, but I’d rather protect my children and myself. Just like the supposed scare about autism being caused by vaccines, you have to consider what is safe without endangering the lives of people.”

“I think that we must all make these choices for ourselves and let our daughters make them. Educate them and let them choose their path. And then respect it, whatever it is. Even if it’s not our choice”

“This is fine and dandy, however I question the safety of the vaccine.”

“What about all the vaccine caused DEATHS!!??!!! My girls are NEVER getting this shot- NEVER!!!! This shot alone is linked to 100s of deaths in pre teen girls the FDA is fracking crazy!!”

There are many more comments on this link, 60 comments as I type.  I am proud of the dialogue that is being created.  I hope that it continues with respect and causes people to think. (On a side note: This past summer I wrote a letter that I posted here on the blog.  I encourage you to read (click here).

We will post more about this next week, but I encourage you this month to make sure you learn more about HPV and cervical cancer.  It is an important conversation to have.

2010: A Year in Review

December 30, 2010 in default with 0 Comments

Dear Friend,
As we enter the new year, Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue is leading to be at the forefront of creating new resources and initiating new research to make a difference in the lives of our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends.
WORD has already developed new educational resources and catalyzed research that educates women, creates new clinical trials and provides hope for thousands of women and organizations battling gynecologic cancers.   We know we are on the verge of still more resources and further scientific research as we strive to conquer gynecologic cancer through practical resources and innovative research.
Please take a moment to read the 2010 highlights (click on the “more” below”) to learn more about the progress of WORD in 2010, AND please visit our new wordoncancer.org website!  Please also sign up for our e-newsletter.
Please also consider a year-end gift to WORD.  Your year-end gift (or beginning of the year gift) can help us keep our promise to all women at risk: to conquer gynecologic cancer.
Best holiday wishes to you and your loved ones
Nathan K. Manahan

Executive Director of WORD

P.S. Our resources tell a story of hope, early diagnosis, prevention and love.  Please consider helping create, publish and launch many new resources in 2011 — especially for the hundreds of thousands of patients currently undergoing treatment, and the millions of women around the world who will be diagnosed with gynecologic cancer in 2011.

YOU WILL WANT TO READ AND WATCH MORE!

Continue Reading…

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