• Donate car – can be running, or non-running car.
• Donations are accepted from all 50 states.
• No charge for towing – all vehicles picked up for free.
• Also accept boats, motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, and property.
• Car donations are tax deductible (IRS 501-C3 charity).
• Your support helps spread hope for a cure.
• Receive a free gift for your support.

Cars Fighting Cancer is using research, education, advocacy, service and support in their battle to find a cure. Your tax deductible donation will help support this effort. So, instead of trading in a car and making the dealership money, or you have an extra car sitting around that you no longer drive, you can donate it to Cars Fighting Cancer. Once you donate your vehicle, Cars Fighting Cancer will sell it at the highest possible value. Proceeds will be used to spread hope in the fight against cancer in your area and around the nation.

If you would like to donate your car, you can use the online form here, or call 1-888-950-CURE (2873). You can also contact Cars Fighting Cancer on Twitter, Facebook and MySpace!

Finishing studies based on previous work performed with methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP), a missing enzyme linked to several types of cancers including lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma and mesothelioma, researchers found that MTAP may be linked to the development of malignant tumors in those who lack the enzyme.

Lead by Dr. Martin Lubin and Adam Lubin, researchers from the university utilized two powerful chemical agents to form a treatment which may obliterate tumors, while protecting healthy cells.

The first agent, thioguanine, is an extremely toxic drug that can damage both cancerous and healthy cells, while the other drug, fluorouracil, protects healthy tissues from the first agent’s toxicity. Both of these drugs are already in clinical use but are administered in low doses due to the high potency of the medications.

Though in its early stages, the study demonstrates the likelihood of attacking tumors that are resistant to these drugs, while still protecting healthy tissue. Dr. Lubin thinks that successful animal studies will lead to clinical use as soon as possible.

Malignant mesothelioma usually develops after exposure to asbestos. When toxic asbestos fibers are inhaled, they may become lodged in organs or body cavities, causing inflammation or infection. Many patients do not show symptoms of the cancer for 20 to 50 years after primary exposure occurred, allowing mesothelioma to progress to later stages of development.

Though a cure for mesothelioma does not exist, treatment options such as radiation, chemotherapy and surgery are available to patients to combat the disease. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year, accounting for approximately 3 percent of cancer diagnoses in the United States.

A study of more than 60,000 women, that lasted over nine years, shows that nursing a baby for at least three months, can cut the risk of breast cancer in half for those with a family history of the disease. Unlike other studies, this one is not affected by “recall bias” because it doesn’t rely on a woman’s ability to remember past events.

Alison M. Stuebe, MD, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill states, “This study is really good news for women with a family history of breast cancer who are looking to reduce their risk.”

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Yauch has just announced that he underwent the surgery and is “rapidly recovering.” He’s now at home with his family and has said that he’s avoiding taking the painkillers that would slow the recovery process. The next phase of treatment includes radiation, five days a week, for seven weeks.

YAUCH: Just wanted to thank them (Coldplay, Jay-Z, Karen O and Q-Tip) and everyone else who sent positive thoughts my way. I do think that all of the well wishes have contributed to the fact that my treatment and recovery are going well.

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The prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in men, was detected early, in which case it’s often curable. Dodd, a strong supporter of the current health care reform bill withheld his announcement as he did not want to be used as an “exhibit.” He attributed the early detection to his yearly physical.

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Unfortunately 60% – 70% of screenings are performed on the film mammography equipment. The next time you need a mammogram, you may want to check to see which type of equipment is used, or if digital mammography equipment is available.

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In addition to listing various types of cancer on the new site, which was available on the former site, I’ve added the Cancer Glossary as well. You can use this a reference for over 4,000 terms related to cancer and medicine.

Thank you for your patience while the new site is getting up to speed. Again, we are looking for authors… Please click here if you are interested.

Not surprisingly the tanning bed industry would like you to believe otherwise. They still claim that they are safe and do not pose a risk to humans. Obviously this is not true as they emit more UV-A than UV-B rays. UV-A rays penetrate the skin more deeply and affect the body’s immune system, which, in turn, increases one’s risk for developing skin cancer.

1 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year. Watch for the signs, including change in color, size, border, etc. and see your doctor.

Severe underfunding creates huge gaps in access to early detection and treatment services. Gaps in heath insurance plans result in high out-of-pocket costs. And cancer survivors often have difficulty finding affordable health insurance because they have a “pre-existing” condition.

Right now, President Obama and Congress are moving quickly on health care reform legislation. It’s up to us to make sure the needs of cancer patients are all included in the final health care package. This means ensuring access to affordable, high-quality insurance for all, an increased focus on early detection, and protections from financial hardship for people fighting cancer.

Members of the U.S. House are expected to head home for the August recess on Friday, July 31 and the Senate will follow a week later, which means the real fight has just begun. Over the recess our lawmakers will finalize their health care reform priorities and we have a small window to make sure the needs of cancer patients are at the top of their lists.

I signed the Komen Advocacy Alliance petition urging my lawmakers to support health care reform that considers the needs of people fighting cancer. Will you join me?

It’s easy to do, just click the link below and add your voice to the call:
http://komenpolicy.org/campaign/health_reform1/

Thanks for your support!