FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Beckie Moore Flati, American Cancer Society Phone (714) 779-8104 or mobile (714) 697-8666; Email: [email protected] American Cancer Society African American Community Outreach Committee Hosts Free Cancer Conference April 12 Event Promises Inspiration and Motivation; All Welcome INLAND EMPIRE –The American Cancer Society’s African-American Outreach Committee is hosting its annual free conference, entitled “Living Smart Cancer Awareness” on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Country Village Senior Apartments in the Ballroom, located at 10250 Country Club Drive in Jurupa Valley. Free lunch, free goody bag, and participation by several vendors will highlight the day. African Americans die more of colon cancer than any other ethnic group. Early detection is the key. The conference will feature high-energy health and lifestyle experts on colon cancer prevention and early detection, practical techniques to improve health, and messages of hope for those fighting the disease. Several distinguished speakers will bring their expertise to the community, including: · Ricardo Parker, PhD of National University will speak on the importance of clinical trials; · Clifford Eke, MD of Kaiser Permanente will speak on colon cancer prevention and early detection The emphasis of the conference is on smart and educated choices and on cancer awareness and prevention, including eating well, exercising, and getting age-appropriate screenings for cancer. While incidence of colon cancer is declining, screening rates among African Americans remain low. “We have an opportunity to significantly reduce California death rates from colon cancer through regular screening,” said Willie Grant, RN, volunteer co-chair of the conference planning committee. “And, this cancer can be prevented through early detection and removal of polyps. We hope that people will use March’s Colon Cancer Awareness Month as an opportunity to make prevention education and cancer screening a priority and talk to their doctors, family members and friends about getting tested. By doing so, they are taking a key step toward staying well,” added Myrtle Krushall, co-chair of the African American Community Outreach Committee for the American Cancer Society in the Inland Empire. The event is sponsored by the American Cancer Society; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) through a special grant, with support from Country Village Senior Apartments, the County of San Bernardino; the County of Riverside; Sharp Business System; Heritage Farmers Markets, the Inland Empire Black Nurses Association. Thanks to improvements in prevention, early detection, and treatment, more than a million people in the U.S. count themselves as survivors of colon cancer; and nearly 14 million are surviving with a history of some kind of cancer. Whether you’re concerned with preventing cancer, making decisions about your cancer treatment, or working to stay well during and after treatment, the American Cancer Society can help. Visit cancer.org or call 1.800.227.2345 for details. To join the Society’s African American Outreach Committee, call Willie Grant at (951) 204-7280. # # # cancer.org
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