Raffle for Laugh at Cancer Org.

We have a raffle till Christmas $2.00 for a raffle ticket to win your very own Medtrakker Organizer!!!!!
www.laughatcancer.com
www.support.laughatcancer.com

Write me for me details or for paypal address! We need your help to stay alive and growing, so help us by entering the raffle!

Thank you,

Crystal k.

Thank You to The Dale Jr. Foundation!!!

The Laugh At Cancer Organization would like to thank the Dale Jr. Foundation for their generous donation of blankets and more, which will be used for our various programs. We appreciate their seeds of kindness and hope to continue working with them in the near future. We are proud to become Partner's for Life with such a wonderful organization like the Dale Jr. Foundation.

Also, Dale Jr is asking all of his fans to help him raise money for the various charities that are close to his heart. This year, Dale Jr. is matching any and all donations given by his loyal fans to the Hard Card Membership program! Anyone who will join him and give a gift of love through their online donation program.

Their kind donation will be matched by Dale Jr. himself. Even small gift of as little as $20.00 will make a difference in the lives of those he is trying to help.

Click here to learn more about the program: http://www.thedalejrfoundation.org/hardcard.html

To learn more about his new foundation and how it is helping others. Check out his website at: www.thedalejrfoundation.org

Help us spread the word to all Dale Jr fans that you know! Let's make a difference together by spreading seeds of kindness.

Respectfully Yours,

Crystal Kauffman
Founder/President
www.laughatcancer.com

Join Us For a New Way to Fight Back!

All individuals and small organizations are welcome to join us, because together we can make a difference! We can unite to find a way to help all families and pet owners in need! So tell you friend or favorite organization about us.

http://laughatcancer.com

Let's do the impossible together!

Another Weekly Update On Sydney

Saturday- Today Syd looks good unfortunate ly she came back with another positive blood culture from the 1st which could explain the fevers still persisting even though the counts are coming back up. She might not be neutropenic today. If that is the case then they will stop the Gent & the Ambisome thank goodness, but because she had the pos blood culture, we have to keep the Vanco & meripenum just to be safe. So bottom line we are not going anywhere yet.

If she stops spiking temps and no more cultures now that her vanco is therapeutic maybe we will be able to go home in a couple of days. This pretty much stinks because everyday we are here now her counts are going up and it is cutting into our home time. SYd really needs some home time to get her strength mentally & physically & from a nutrition standpoint. Although they will not wait to long before the next cycle of chemo, the higher the counts go the more of a chance the leukemic cells are replicating and we don't want to give them that chance. But is good her counts came back just as planned ( almost clockwork day 28 just as her oncologist said)

Yesterday they ended up doing a scan of her sinuses, chest abdomen & pelvis just for make sure there was no other reason for fevers and it was negative. Syd was a champ. She swallowed the contrast and it all worked out. I wasn't really excited about her having this test but I was getting worried that she was still having fevers without a source.

Update on Sydney

Saturday- Last night just became a big nightmare. Sydney had possible platelet reaction, we really are not sure what happened. Her temp climbed to 103.0 she was inconsolable, and having pain at the insertion site of the platelets and they were infusing slower than usual? So I don’t know. But we were up all night, between her transfusion and antibiotics and moving from ER to 5th floor which is not Oncology because there were no beds.

Then transferring to 6th floor once a bed became available because the Oncology resident was in our room all night trying to figure out what was going on with her. So today her temp was 102.0 most of the day, we had a couple of breaks were it broke to 100.0 but that’s about it. She is such a strong little girl, I don’t know where she gets so much fight in her but it is inspiring. She is so feisty. The nurses probably love her too, because she is so demanding but oh well I just let her ask for what she wants now.

It’s pretty funny. She loves to press the call light. Today is the first day she has started shedding her hair, and she is having alot of diarrhea. Which has been very difficult for her because of the privacy factor. She hates that she needs help and has been trying to get to the bathroom but having difficulty making it. Right now they are starting another unit of blood and her temp right now is 103.4. I know everyone is praying for Syd but pray that these temps go down. I feel so bad for her.

Irene lynn-(Aunt provided update)

Please help us send Sydney a card (read the post Well wishes for Syndey for address and information!)

Thank you,

Crystal Kauffman
Founder/President

Well Wishes for Sydney (Please Send A Card)

FROM A FRIEND:

To all my friends:

I need your help. Sydney is my 5 ½ year old little cousin who loves mail. Recently, she was just diagnosed with Leukemia. My goal is to get at least 1000 cards sent to her during her 100 day stay in the hospital. If you can find the time to make this little person happy….please send her a card! Just tell her that you wish her well and to think happy thoughts.
If you can’t send a card, please go to the blog and send her well wishes. It makes no difference that she doesn’t know you. The difference that it will make is that you put a smile on her face – and in return you get the pleasure of knowing this. How cool is that! This is a time that we can set aside our stresses in life and focus on what is really important in our lives – not just our health, but understanding how we can touch people with a simple random act of kindness. In other words, how strong the power of love is. By keeping her in a positive state of mind will make a difference!

Below is where the get well cards can be sent:

Sydney Meekma Room-610
C/O % Comer Childrens Hospital
5721 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

or go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/sydneyabigail You can also read about her updates there.

Prayers are free and when the spirit moves you…please send those too!

Cancer is not fun for anyone but Little Angels do get Cancer, too! Sydney is our Little Angel.

Below is a current update and background of Sydney that I received from my cousin – as of 6/16/09:

Two weeks ago this little kid could not get out of bed. Her Mom, Heidi, had to carry her to the bathroom. She hurt all over. She took her to the University of Chicago Children ’s Hospital, Comer Children’s and she has been there since. She is going through Chemo for 5 weeks, this being her second week. She will be there for 100 days after the chemo for a bone marrow transplant or maybe stem cells. They have not projected which yet! She had a tumor removed from her thigh when she was 1 1/2 years old- which also was cancer. It has gone to Leukemia now!

Heidi will stay at the McDonald House near the hospital during the 100 days. She lives too far away to commute from Frankfort , IL . She is a nurse and had to leave her job. She is staying with the little one constantly. Heidi has 2 children. The older child is a little girl with Downs Syndrome. Her name is Madison .

This is a big cross for one young family to bear. The whole family is in shock and prayers are the only thing that will help if anything else.

Thank you for anything you can do – even if it is your prayers.

And please, pass the word..1000 cards needed!!…Through our compassion we will find peace!

Irene Lynn- Sydney's Aunt

Well Wishes For SYDNEY- PLEASE SEND A CARD

To all my friends:

I need your help. Sydney is my 5 ½ year old little cousin who loves mail. Recently, she was just diagnosed with Leukemia. My goal is to get at least 1000 cards sent to her during her 100 day stay in the hospital. If you can find the time to make this little person happy....plea se send her a card! Just tell her that you wish her well and to think happy thoughts.
If you can’t send a card, please go to the blog and send her well wishes. It makes no difference that she doesn’t know you. The difference that it will make is that you put a smile on her face – and in return you get the pleasure of knowing this. How cool is that! This is a time that we can set aside our stresses in life and focus on what is really important in our lives – not just our health, but understanding how we can touch people with a simple random act of kindness. In other words, how strong the power of love is. By keeping her in a positive state of mind will make a difference!

Below is where the get well cards can be sent:

Sydney Meekma Room-610
C/O % Comer Childrens Hospital
5721 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637



or go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/sydneyabigail You can also read about her updates there.



Prayers are free and when the spirit moves you...please send those too!

Cancer is not fun for anyone but Little Angels do get Cancer, too! Sydney is our Little Angel.





Below is a current update and background of Sydney that I received from my cousin - as of 6/16/09:



Two weeks ago this little kid could not get out of bed. Her Mom, Heidi, had to carry her to the bathroom. She hurt all over. She took her to the University of Chicago Children 's Hospital, Comer Children's and she has been there since. She is going through Chemo for 5 weeks, this being her second week. She will be there for 100 days after the chemo for a bone marrow transplant or maybe stem cells. They have not projected which yet! She had a tumor removed from her thigh when she was 1 1/2 years old- which also was cancer. It has gone to Leukemia now!



Heidi will stay at the McDonald House near the hospital during the 100 days. She lives too far away to commute from Frankfort , IL . She is a nurse and had to leave her job. She is staying with the little one constantly. Heidi has 2 children. The older child is a little girl with Downs Syndrome. Her name is Madison .



This is a big cross for one young family to bear. The whole family is in shock and prayers are the only thing that will help if anything else.



Thank you for anything you can do – even if it is your prayers.



And please, pass the word..1000 cards needed!!...Through our compassion we will find peace!



Irene Lynn

Join YUWIE and Help LAUGH AT CANCER ORG.

YUWIE PAYS FOR REFERRALS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING FRIENDS!
I WILL DONATE ALL TO LAUGH AT CANCER ORGANIZATION TO KEEP IT ALIVE!


INVITATION LINK: http://r.yuwie.com/imogenrayne/

Writing for Hope Freelance Services

Imogen Rayne's Freelance Writing Services

All articles written by me under my pen name of Imogen Rayne, are available for purchase to use on your website or blog. I will donate 10% of proceeds from my earnings to the nonprofit organization called Laugh at Cancer Organization.

I will write articles or web content for you, so please contact me if you are interested. I also do many other freelance writing services. The rights to all articles will be retained by me. I also ask that you list my pen name in the byline of your article. Thank you for helping me make a difference, by using the talent that God gave me.

I have over 400+ articles to choose from on diverse topics. I also have many poems to choose from on various topics. If you need freelance writing services, contact me at info@laughatcancer.com

Online Portfolio: http://imogenrayne.tripod.com
Freelance Writing Services: http://freelancewritingforhope.blogspot.com

Sponsor Our Mission

LAUGH AT CANCER ORG. would like to extend an invitation to partner with these entities so that the best resources, for all types of cancers, can be provided to every LACO member. Our goal is to raise awareness and plant seeds of hope. Therefore, we encourage people to join us in our effort to help make a difference. In addition, we are asking the medical and corporate community to sponsor our mission. Also, we ask that you list us in your database, in order to let parents know that we exist.

http://laughatcancer.com

Day of Hope Information for MAY 2009

Join us in Jacksonville, Fla for our Day of Hope Event. SAt May 30th 1-3pm
If you know of someone who can benefit from a day of hope, please RSVP NOW (LIMITED SEATING) Free gifts, as well as support and fun.

Contact me for more information!

info@laughatcancer.com

http://laughatcancer.com/day_of_hope

Wings of Hope Program

This project allows families to join and become someone's wings of hope. We currently have the Pray for Me project and the Laugh at Cancer Greeting Card Project, which is free to all in need!

Our Founders desire is to allow our active sponsors to pair up with families that are in need of one on one support. But, we need you help to keep it up and running.

Here how you can help:

Stamps
Envelopes
Greeting cards
Card stock
packing supplies
Office supplies
Gifts of Love or Donations
Small gifts to enclose in cards
Bookmarks
Pocket cards
Gift cards

HUGS,

Crystal K.

http://laughatcancer.com/wings_of_hope

Why Do I Laugh at Cancer?

By Crystal S. Kauffman
Founder/President

I LAUGH BECAUSE I AM NOT SCARED OF YOU,
I LAUGH BECAUSE YOU CAN’T MAKE ME BLUE.
I LAUGH BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT WIN,
I LAUGH BECAUSE I SHALL CELEBRATE AGAIN.

I LAUGH BECAUSE I WILL ALWAYS RISE ABOVE,
I LAUGH BECAUSE I HAVE UNDYING LOVE.
I LAUGH BECAUSE I HAVE YET ANOTHER DAY,
I LAUGH BECAUSE YOU WON’T GET IN MY WAY.

I LAUGH BECAUSE I HAVE PICTURES TO TAKE,
I LAUGH BECAUSE I HAVE MEMORIES TO MAKE.
I LAUGH BECAUSE YOUR SHIP HAS SAILED,
I LAUGH BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED!

I LAUGH BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T KNOW,
I LAUGH BECAUSE I STOLE THE SHOW.
I LAUGH BECAUSE I AM ALIVE,
I LAUGH BECAUSE I WILL SURVIVE!

WIN A PRIZE FROM LAUGH AT CANCER ORG.

WIN A PRIZE BY COLLECTING GIFTS, BLANKETS, AND PLEDGES IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

We are offering special prizes to those who take their passion to their community. After collecting donations of gifts or pledges, please send to the address listed on the website. We will issue your prize after receiving your gifts. Please contact Crystal if you plan on obtaining please for the instructions and sign up sheet! If you any questions, contact me with questions.

Crystal
info@laughatcancer.com

This Month is Our First Anniversary

This month, we are celebrating our one year anniversary of of our being online now and our six year local anniversary. .

Today, I am humbled, because I can't believe that my dream is coming true. We have almost 300 members in our main support community and our other communities. We have also gained many offline members & supporters too, which is such a blessing to me. Our volunteers have work hard with me throughout this year and I would love to thank them for thei support and guidance. As this year moves forward, I hope to build a stronger support community by promoting member involvement and more online events.

I truly hope that this community is a blessing for everyone, who has joined and will join.Our Day of Hope project depends on the kindness of members and visitors. Please consider donating a blanket and a small gift for the families that we meet. Just having someone care about their fight gives them hope and courage to continue the fight each day. Thank you to everyone, who has made this possible! I hope that we are able to continue our mission for many more years to come.


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Laugh At Cancer Organization!

Invitation by CAMP GOOD DAYS

As a friend and proud partner of Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults, and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life challenges. I believe that this is a wonderful organization is helping families gain courage and support for the challenges they face no matter what problems they face. All Laugh at Cancer organization members and visitors are invited to join in on the fun this summer. Please visit their website for more information on the camps that will be happening all summer.
If you interested in visiting the camp, please email mmack@campgooddays.com.
Website: http://campgooddays.org
New Network: http://campgooddays.ning.com

Living in a Dream

I am taken back by the outpouring of friendship that each members and visitor has shown to me over the last year. My life has become a lot different, since the day I first thought of a way to build what I envisioned in my head. Now, it has been a year, and we have grown tremendously. Thank you to to our staff of volunteers, who keep this dream alive. Also, thank to those who make this journey worthwhile.

Throughout the many emails and comments, I have received over the past year has encouraged me. These communications have shown me that my simple dream has touched another life. I am so thankful to living in this dream with each and every member and visitor, whom I have met.  I am still working hard to finish building my dream from the ground up. Thank you to each member who has helped me to make this dream come true!

I look forward to another year with each of you!

Respectfully yours,

Crystal S. Kauffman

President/Founder

How Is the Laugh at Cancer Organization Different?

The Laugh at Cancer Organization has beliefs and rules, which we follow. These rules and major decisions are made, by the board of directors or members must vote on the issues. Before instating any new rules, we follow the proper chain of command.
At the creation, the board of directors decided amongst themselves how we would help families. Now, we must stay within our beliefs, when operating from day to day. However, our organization’s beliefs are a lot different the American Cancer Society. (Read More)

Reading Can Spread Seeds of Hope...

Did you know that reading articles can spread seeds of hope to those families facing cancer’s touch? Well you can, just by reading the diverse articles and poems, which I have written over the last few years. Most of my readers know that I am a freelance author and the founder of the Laugh at Cancer Organization. (Read more)

Join the LACO Family

The Laugh at Cancer Organization Inc is a non-profit organization which has partnered with SchoolHeart.com to offer our members a membership card with benefits for 25$ donation year. Our mission is to help families facing cancer's touch and restoring hope in families devastated by this relentless disease. You may opt out of purchasing the membership card, but it can save you hundreds of dollars and help plant seeds of hope...(Read more)

Living With Cancer's Touch

Everyday is challenging and full of scattered thoughts that fill my mind. My mind races from one moment to the next, as I wonder what this new year hold for me. Additionally, I think about the possibility of another type of cancer growing somewhere else in my body.

Sometimes, I do feel confident and ready to face the challenges that may happen next. Yet, I also feel I must admit that I get scared like anyone else. I am no different from those brave people, who battled to live. Our families may be different and we may face separate challenges.

However, we both struggle with many emotions, since hearing we have cancer. We may choose different paths, as we fight to live. I truly hope the one day soon, I will find a way not to fear the possibility of a re-occurrence happening to me.

Instead, I pray I will face it with class and strength unlike any I have shown in the past. So, instead of fearing today I going to celebrate my life with my friends and family. Striving for my goals is my challenge at this time and being aware of my body’s changes.

For God promises ten thousand angels to help and he says they are as close as my jugular vein. Therefore, I will let them me guide throughout each of the day, while I strive to help others touched by cancer too. I built my organization to help show others that their life is worth so much, despite what the future holds.

I hope to touch those that need encouragement and support with the project, who I have built along the way. I value the members, businesses and organizations, who have helped me along the way. Thank you for your continue support whether actively or silently. Together we can make a difference and touch lives, even with small amount of resources.

So far, we have blessed over, 400+ families in three months of actively collecting donations. New HIPPA laws prevent us from taking pictures of the patients or disclosing any information about the patients we help. So, the Board of Directors has decided to move our monthly Day of Hope project to a local park and invite patients through invitation to certain clinics each month.

However, we are still working on it and I will keep you updated. I hope to partner with other organizations that will join us and make it an awesome day for every family facing cancer touch. I have received kind thank you notes from clinics that we have visited in November & December to share with you. This is what make this all worth doing, knowing that we are touching their hearts in a time of uncertainty and fear.

Check out LACO website for more information and to read the letters. Hugs to all!

Happy New Year From Laugh at Cancer Organization!

Blanket Drive for Jan....help us collect 500 throw blankets!

Hi, I am the Founder/President of the Laugh at Cancer Organization Inc., which is a non-profit that is based here in Jacksonville, Florida. I am passing out small gifts and fleece throw blankets to local cancer centers. This way, LACO can offer hope to these patients on their journey throughout cancer’s touch.

I am collecting these blankets of any colors for men and women, who are currently undergoing chemotherapy. If you are interested in helping us, please contact me personally and I will give you my mailing address. However, if you are interested in making a Gift of Love donation to this project, please contact me for my PayPal information. Any amount of blankets would help us give hope to these courageous patients, who need support and encouragement.

These inexpensive blankets can be found at Wal-Mart or Target for about $2-6. The LACO is holding a blanket drive online and offline to collect 500 blankets or as many as we can. These blankets will let patients know that there are people out here, who care about what they are facing and keep them warm during chemotherapy.

However, LACO needs your help to make this monthly Day of Hope project possible! Thank for helping us make a difference now in the lives of families facing cancer’s devastating touch. For more information, please visit the website.

Respectfully yours,

Crystal Kauffman
Founder/President of LACO
904-778-8985
info@laughatcancer.com

Website: http://laughatcancer. com
Online Support Community: http://support. laughatcancer. com

PS: Help us meet our goal by reposting!

Free Cell Phone from Government!!! Check it out!!

Recently, I learned about a free cell phone that the government will provide member of state or government assistance. The phone comes with 85 minutes and it took about three days to get it. government. The handy little sleek black Motorola phone comes with an activated phone and 85 minutes already loaded. Every new month, the company will add 85 minutes a month. This will allow you to stay in touch.

The requirements to qualify are:

SS

SSI

SSDI

Medicaid

Medicare

Food stamps

TANF

Free lunch at school

Other government program too.

https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/Home.aspx

http://laughatcancer.com

Laugh at Cancer Organization
Crystal Kauffman
(904)-778-8985
My Email: crystalk@laughatcancer.com

LAC Website: http://laughatcancer.com
LAC Support Community: http://http:laughatcancer.com


"Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh…" -Luke 6:21


Dear Friend,

    Hi…how are you? I hope all is well with you and your family. I am writing to inform you about a popular online support community for those families and friends, who have been touched by cancer…directly or indirectly! The Laugh at Cancer Support Community (LACSC) is free to all and is open 24/7, so members can talk about their daily struggles and share tips that they have learned during their journey.
   
    This is a place for people of all ages and nations to meet and gain the support that he or she may need. Additionally, each member is encouraged to share his or her story, but only if he or she is comfortable. LACSC’s mission is to help families focus on living beyond cancer’s touch! Furthermore, this online support community will provide many resources for our members and visitors.

    The support community focuses on getting members involved in raising awareness in their own community. Our community recently added a youth and pet community, for those with special needs.  Monthly, I challenge every member and visitor to join me on the 28th to pass out throw blankets, small gifts to patients in local cancer clinics near them. Therefore, join us for LACSC Day of Hope and together we can restore hope in families facing cancer’s touch by encouraging them to continue the fight.

     LAC is looking for organizations and businesses, who would like join partner with us in helping families touched by cancer of all kinds. We offer encouragement, a wealth of information, and lasting friendships to all of our members. We also encourage our members to get involved and make a difference in their own community, as well as online.

     Currently, we need fund raising help, small gifts of all kinds,  fleece throw blankets, and help gathering information to promote awareness. We also help our partners, by offing to let our families and members know about your services and products free of charge.

     We do ask that you let your families know that we exist and help us create a chain of support for each family to use as needed. We need help in many ways from sending awareness information, help collecting blankets and gifts for all ages, or love offerings to help us continue touching those that need it the most. We need dedicated and passionate partners, who want to help us empower families and restore hope in those facing cancer’s touch. 

       Help LAC create a Global Chain of Hope for all families facing cancer touch!


PS...PLEASE REPOST!  LET'S SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT LAC. We want to know what you think of our hard work! Partner invitations and volunteer spots available!

        We need social networkers to help us promote our community and website.

Passionate people, who want to make difference now and help families touch by cancer.

Those who can help us organization LACSC DAY of Hope of the 28th of every
month.

Help LACSC celebrate a Day of Hope on the 28th of each month, which is sponsored by me (LAC's founder) and LACSC. However, I need you help to make it touch patients lives!

We need Fleece throw blankets )

Small gifts and toys for children

Small gifts for women a men.

Small gifts for teens.

Any amount you donate will make a difference.

IF YOU WANT TO DONATE GIFTS, PLEASE CONTACT

Fleece Throw Blankets Still Needed For Patients

We are still collecting new fleece throw blankets, which any Walmart has for 6$. However, We are also taking donations, so we can get the sixteen blankets we will need for the first center we are visiting on Oct. 28th. However, at this point I have 7, so help us make a difference now. Any amount of blankets will help us bring a smile to the faces of those who are fighting cancer. These blankets will let these patients know there are people, who care their journey. Please cont me personally, if you would like to help. Let's bring hope into these patients lives, who are fighting cancer as I write this blog. In addition, I would like to keep this project going and giveaway blankets to all , who need them. However, I need your help!

My email is: crystalk@laughatcancer.com

Respectfully Yours, Crystal K.

Founder/President

Community Home

LACSC Website

Seniors and Depression: A Growing Trend

As parents age, their children grow up and start their own families,
which causes them to become less dependent on their parents. This can
create loneliness in the parent, when they realize that they have an
empty nest. Some senior are faced with chronic medical problems that
seem to rob them of their independence. Soon, the feelings of
loneliness and worthlessness, has managed to invade their emotions. (Read more)

Remembering 9/11

America was attacked by people, who didn't believe in our way of life. They chose to kill 3000 innocent people with Airplanes as bombs. I have met many people affected by this tragedy and God knows it has been hard for each family. However, through this attack we learned many lessons. Now, America live in a post 9/11 world, where our homeland security has been tightened. However, we are far from safe, we have many homegrown terrorists living next store to all of us. I hope as Americans we are still being diligent in reporting those, who seem suspicious. If you don't...who will?


Here an except of a poem, which I wrote about this tragic day...

Three buildings hit an hour,

New York lost the twin towers.

Many called home to say good-bye,

How come they knew they will die?...(Read more)

Lighting Candles For a Cure Tonight

Join me in a mission tonight to Light Candles for a cure. Let's pray for God to touch all the researchers and their current work tonight. Light a candle for those we miss tonight. Pray for those, who are still longing for a cure and those fighting each day! Let's make a ripple, by standing together against this deadly disease. Together we can do it, apart we will fail....so join us tonight and light your candle!

Help us make a difference now!

http://laughatcancer.ning.com


Thank you,

Crystal

Founder

PS....Spread the word!

How Dormant Tumor Cells Become Active in Later Years

Last night, I found this great article, which explains how a dormant tumor cells can become active after years of inactivity. This article was found at Cancernews.com.

Here is an excerpt:

Scientists using a three-dimensional cell
culture system have identified a mechanism by which dormant, metastatic
tumor cells can begin growing again after long periods of inactivity.
The new findings indicate that the switch from dormancy to
proliferative, metastatic growth may be regulated, in part, through
signaling from the surrounding microenvironment, which leads to changes
in the skeletal architecture of dormant tumor cells. Targeting this
mechanism may also provide strategies for...(Read More)

Jacksonville's Cancer Survivor Park

This is wonderful picture of the Cancer Survivor's park her in Jacksonville, Florida. This picture doesn't show the parks entire features. The bridges are replica's of the many bridges in Jacksonville, Fla. Fortunately, the local cancer survivor's who have passed the five year anniversary can have their name added to the memorial wall. I am hoping to have my name added to the wall, since I am a six years survivor.

I will let everyone know the outcome of my request. If you are in the Jacksonville area, stop by and check out this amazing park that is dedicated to those who have survived the touch of this devastating disease. One day when find the cure, we will add many more names to this wall! God bless each family on this wall and may they be honored for their personal journey.

Respectfully Yours,

Crystal Kauffman