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At one time, the word “cancer” meant almost certain death. From the
1960's on, research, like that done here at UTHSC, has led to vastly
improved survival rates.
You may not know that almost all (90%) cases of cancer occur in
adults. Survival is far from certain for anyone with a cancer diagnosis.
This means that we need to keep searching for a cure for all types of
cancer. That’s exactly what is going on at our very own Center for
Cancer Research, the only adult cancer research facility in the
Mid-South. Our amazing UTHSC cancer research team, a new partner with
the West Clinic, leads the Mid-South in a facility dedicated to
laboratory discovery for adult cancers and the development of new
therapeutics and new protocols. Their discoveries in the lab have a
direct impact on the quality of patient care, with the ultimate goal of
helping to treat and eliminate cancer.
On March 26, 2013, please join our campus and the West Clinic as
we celebrate our Second Annual Cancer Awareness Day. Green bracelets
will be given to anyone who makes a minimum donation of $5 to the UTHSC
Cancer Research Fund. We will have tables staffed by our cancer
researchers at the Madison Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. They look forward
to seeing you! You will be able to give online via credit card at the
Madison Plaza tables as well to receive your bracelet and support the
research fund.
Additionally, several West Clinic locations, including the West
Clinic Midtown (Union Avenue) and the West Clinic Humphreys, will have
green bracelets available the entire week of March 25-29.
If you are not able to come by the Madison Plaza on March 26 or
visit the West Clinic offices March 25-29, and would like to contribute
to the UTHSC Cancer Research Fund, you can visit uthsc.edu/give/endcancer/ to make a quick and secure donation at any time.