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Wine Consumption Linked to Increased Survival Rates in non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

According to a study presented at the recent American Association for Cancer Research, a pre-diagnostic lifestyle that includes drinking wine may help save the lives of some patients suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The study looked at over 540 women with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and discovered that those who drank wine had an increased five-year survival percentage over the women who didn't drink wine (76% compared to 68%). In addition, five-year, disease-free survival was higher for wine drinkers as well (70% compared to 65%).

Talking about Lymphoma at Work

Talking about lymphoma can be difficult and you may not want to tell your colleagues in order to keep one area of your life normal. This is a good coping strategy for some
people. Sometimes, however, the effects of cancer treatment e.g. your hair falling out and the need to take time off, may make it impossible not to tell your colleagues.

But Where Will We Stay? Traveling for Cancer Treatment

Every day more than 3,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. Many must travel to cancer centers specializing in their particular treatment needs. Combined with the millions who are already fighting this disease, it means tens of thousands of cancer patients every day throughout the United States are looking for a suitable place to stay.

Need Help Paying for Prescriptions?

"After losing my job in December 2005, my life took a serious financial turn downward. This also left me without any health insurance. Since I take four medications, which are all necessary for me to maintain my health, and I live on a limited income, I was in a desperate situation. "When I found out about the PPA, I was overwhelmed with the help they could give me. I do not know what I would do without the PPA’s generosity and help." Lori

Financial Assistance for Lymphoma Treatment

Need help with co-pays, deductibles or other expenses? Below you will find organizations that provide co-pay relief, prescription assistance and other types of financial assistance

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
1-800-999-6673 (voicemail only)
1-203-744-0100
www.rarediseases.org

KGO Radio Hosting its 29th Annual Cure-A-Thon

This Friday and Saturday April 3-4, San Francisco Bay Area AM radio station KGO Newstalk 810 will be running their annual Leukemia Cure-a-Thon. The Cure-A-Thon is a 24-hour, commercial-free pledge and auction show featuring virtually all of KGO's on-air staff. For 24 solid hours they take calls from listeners who pledge donations or place auction bids on a wide variety of items.

Lymphoma Association Looking for East Anglia Bicyclists

On June 13, 2009 the Lymphoma Association will be holding its annual bike ride fundraiser and they're looking for cyclists.

The 2009 Lymphoma Association Bike Ride is a two-day, 150 mile event that starts and ends in the city of Norwich and includes one overnight stay in Ipswich.

In order to participate, riders must pay a £120 registration fee and raise a minimum £300 in sponsorship donations.

For participating, riders get:

Close the Communication Gap with Your Doctor

Think about how involved you want to be. Some patients are very involved in their healthcare from the start, while others might prefer not to ask too many questions or talk too much about their diagnosis or treatment. If you tend to be less involved, consider that taking an active role in getting an accurate diagnosis and making treatment decisions could have a positive effect on your health and quality of life. You can enlist the help of family members, friends, other cancer patients, and patient advocates to support you with provider communications.

The link between Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Mono

Teenagers and college-age young people frequently contract mononucleosis, an easily-spread disease brought on by the Epstein Barr virus and characterized chiefly by extreme fatigue and swollen lymph nodes. It can last days, weeks, even months.

Buy Clothes, Donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Starting March 12th and running through March 15th, the Gap and related stores are having a Friends and Family sale where you can benefit from a 30% discount, and they will donate 5% of the amount you spend to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Called the 'Give and Get', the discount is available during those dates at Old Navy, the Gap, the Gap Outlet, Banana Republic and Banana Republic Factory stores. It is not available on-line; in-store only.