Stand Up 2 Cancer -- September 5th

I guess someone is listening when I said there is not enough money being devoted to cancer research, especially, lung cancer research and early detection. I don't want to take money away from breast cancer research or other cancer research, but I do believe there should be a lot more money available for lung cancer research and early detection.

On September 5th there is going be be a nationally televised TV fundraiser to raise money for cancer research and to raise awareness of the need for the federal government to provide more funding for cancer research.

The fact of the matter is that if there are dollars available, there will be researchers willing and able to undertake important research. Without grant money available, the research will not take place. Example: I wanted to know whether it would be a good idea to have PCI (whole brain radiation) done as a preventative. No one can tell you whether it is a good idea or not: there is no medical research on the subject. Why not? You would think it is a no brainer (no pun intended) that someone would have by now investigated whether the use of WBR is a good idea for Stage III NCSLC patients who are stable. The lack of what Scott Lunin refers to as "hard medical evidence" is a side effect of the lack of funding. We don't know even what the most efficacious treatment courses are for people in my condition.

Anyway, if you are reading this post, I would like to get you on my team. I have created a team and am trying to raise $10,000 for cancer research by September 5th. My web-site is: http://su2c.standup2cancer.org:80/mysu2c/team/view/2547 Please join my team and tell your friends!