Just print out and post the logo http://www.ericgalvezdpt.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/tonguetumor.jpg (Please MAKE PICTURE BIGGER AND TAPE UP EVERYWHERE YOU GO!!!) where you work, go to school, or hangout. We need to spread the word about the young adult cancer/survivor population. NO ONE WILL DO IT FOR US. Wear a shirt or sticker to show support for adolscents and young adults like us that have to deal with a f-ing tumor/tumors. There is no fundraising involved.
The first step in fighting a horrible disease is raising awareness. What happened to HIV/AIDS? There is no cure yet, but incidence has decreased significantly in the past 10 years. Can WE do the same thing to cancer/tumors? Just digest these facts and spread the word. 1. Cancer incidence in young adults has doubled over the past 20 years2. 70,000 people ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer each year3. Young adults with cancer have lower survival rates with respect to the geriatric and pediatric populationsThere are many reasons there has been no improvement in young adult survival rates:* Doctors don’t take young adult patients seriously because they are not in the typical demographic for cancer, brain tumors, or some other life threatening disease leading to delayed diagnosis.* Lack of research - Young adult patients often are not eligible for studies (too old for pediatric studies or to young for traditional studies) and there are few studies geared towards the 15-39 age group.* Entry level jobs with poor healthcare - young people are just starting out so the costs of healthcare are not a priority. Early detection/education about warning signs is essential.* “Superman” complex - Belief that nothing could ever happen to a young adult patient. They think they are invincible! Early detection/education about warning signs is essential.Get gear here to show support for the cause. All proceeds go to "I'm Too Young for This". Just print out the logo on 10/25 to show your support if you want! Share your pictures on the tumors suck facebook group.http://www.cafepress.com/tumorssuck Kinda early...I will remind you.
The first step in fighting a horrible disease is raising awareness. What happened to HIV/AIDS? There is no cure yet, but incidence has decreased significantly in the past 10 years. Can WE do the same thing to cancer/tumors? Just digest these facts and spread the word. 1. Cancer incidence in young adults has doubled over the past 20 years2. 70,000 people ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer each year3. Young adults with cancer have lower survival rates with respect to the geriatric and pediatric populationsThere are many reasons there has been no improvement in young adult survival rates:* Doctors don’t take young adult patients seriously because they are not in the typical demographic for cancer, brain tumors, or some other life threatening disease leading to delayed diagnosis.* Lack of research - Young adult patients often are not eligible for studies (too old for pediatric studies or to young for traditional studies) and there are few studies geared towards the 15-39 age group.* Entry level jobs with poor healthcare - young people are just starting out so the costs of healthcare are not a priority. Early detection/education about warning signs is essential.* “Superman” complex - Belief that nothing could ever happen to a young adult patient. They think they are invincible! Early detection/education about warning signs is essential.Get gear here to show support for the cause. All proceeds go to "I'm Too Young for This". Just print out the logo on 10/25 to show your support if you want! Share your pictures on the tumors suck facebook group.http://www.cafepress.com/tumorssuck Kinda early...I will remind you.
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you need wii fit for your balance!! do you have one by any chance? just curious...
Thanks!! No, I do not. I would need a helper or someone to watch...my balance is real bad.
Hi John! Just wanted to let you know I went to cafepress.com and bought a pink Tumors Suck tee. Shoot me an email with updates on how things are going, ok!
-Allie
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