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The City of Austin, Texas proclaimed March 1, the first day of Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, to be “Kidney Cancer Awareness Day” from 2025 onward. KCA Ambassador and patient advocate Annamaria Scaccia requested the proclamation. “I’m grateful that Austin has recognized March 1 — the start of Kidney Cancer Awareness Month — as Kidney Cancer Awareness…
By Bob Riter When I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer about 27 years ago, I sought out information and support from the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance, and quickly found the power of connection. I became increasingly involved with the organization, eventually becoming the executive director after it had expanded its scope to serve…
Kelly Shanahan, MD, co-chair of ACE’s Membership Committee has been named president of METAvivor, We’re thrilled for Kelly and the METAvivor community, but we’re sorry that she’ll have to step down from her position of our membership committee. Congratulations on your appointment!
The Cancer Support Community is conducting a study to understand the impact of cancer and cancer treatment on key physical activities. Advocates for Collaborative Education is helping to recruit for this important study. To participate in this study, you must: Visit www.surveycsc.org/ACE to learn more and to assess your eligibility. You will first be asked…