Results for "Florida"
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A World Leader in Infection-Related Cancer Research
Anna Giuliano, PhD, an epidemiology professor and researcher at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida was awarded the prestigious American Cancer Society Research Professor grant in July 2018 for her expertise and ongoing work cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). -
Baby Born With Leukemia Now an Active 4-Year-Old
Erjona Belba had had a normal pregnancy and delivery, so she was shocked when baby Melissa was born with blue bruises all over her body and a fever of 104 degrees. -
Belinda Qu
College student Belinda Qu enjoys giving back to her community as a ride coordinator for the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program in Nassau County. -
Brant Woodward
Biography of Brant Woodward, Executive Vice President of the American Cancer Society's Southeast Region. -
Cervical Cancer Survivor Relies on a Plan
When Coral Conway was diagnosed with stage IIIB cervical cancer, she felt overwhelmed. She was getting advice and information from many different sources. She had visited local doctors and hospitals in Florida and talked with professionals in her home country of Argentina. -
Chris Snyder
Chris Snyder, Director of Estate and Gift Planning for the American Cancer Society in Florida (Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties) -
Colon Cancer Survivor Finds His Passion With Road To Recovery
Colon cancer survivor Robert Fry says becoming a volunteer with the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program has changed his life forever. He says, “My mission, my passion is to do my part in helping cancer patients by driving them to their treatments.” -
Colon Cancer Survivor Gives Hope to Colostomy Patients
Colon cancer survivor Mauricio Yepes has spent the past 2 years traveling through Colombia and speaking to patients about living with a colostomy or other type of ostomy. -
Coping with Cancer After a Natural Disaster: Frequently Asked Questions for People With Cancer and Their Caregivers
If you (or a loved one) have cancer and your treatment plan needs to change due to a recent natural disaster, the following questions and answers may help you figure out what you need to do to get your treatment back on schedule. -
Current grants by state
Find American Cancer Society research grants and health professional training grants by state. -
Curt Thomas
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Emily Karr
Biography of Emily Karr, Director of Estate and Gift Planning -
Facing Breast Cancer: Couple Says, 'Miracles Do Happen'
Ana Gospodinoff calls her husband, Victor, her hero and the best caregiver she could ever have. Victor calls her a living miracle. -
Florida
The American Cancer Society's local resources, programs, and events help those going through cancer in Florida. -
HPV Vaccine: A Powerful Way to Help Prevent 3+ Cancers in Women
World HPV Infection Expert, Anna Guiliano, PhD, says, we may be able to eliminate cervical cancer in the U.S. because we have effective screening tests and guidelines for how often they need to be done, as well as vaccines to prevent the infections that cause damage, called lesions, to cells in the cervix. She offers reminders and tips to parents and adult women and men about how they can protect themselves from all cancers related to HPV. -
How to Get Ready for a Natural Disaster When You Have Cancer
If you are a cancer patient or caregiver and you learn a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster is coming your way, take steps to prepare in advance. -
Jacksonville, FL
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge -
Jeana Schmidt
Biography of Jeana Schmidt, Director of Estate and Gift Planning for the American Cancer Society in Florida. -
Jessica Triana
Jessica Triana, Director of Major Gifts -
John Stewart
John has more than 15 years of experience in the financial/banking industry. -
Katie Masucci
Katie Masucci, Director of Estate and Gift Planning for the American Cancer Society in Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties) -
Katie Masucci
Katie Masucci, Director of Estate and Gift Planning for the American Cancer Society in Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties) -
Kellie Ann Kelleher
Biography for Kellie Ann Kelleher, Director of Major Gift Campaigns for the Florida Panhandle area. -
Kim Azar-Anderson
Kim Azar-Anderson, Major Gifts Director for the American Cancer Society covering the Western Coast and Central Florida. -
Leukemia Survivor: ‘Every Day is a Day of Hope’
Barbara Borrell’s health problems began the day she was born in 1942 when she was diagnosed with diabetes. For the next 50 years she made nutrition and exercise a priority. But in 1993, she was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. -
Linda Spielmann Bio
Biography of Linda Spielmann, Director of Philanthropy -
Lisa Bishop
Lisa Bishop, Sr. Director, Major Gifts for the American Cancer Society in North Carolina and South Carolina. -
Lise Amundrud
Lise Amnundrud, Director of Planned Giving -
Lung Cancer Survivor Relies on Sense of Humor
Carole Clarke, 77, has always counted on her sense of humor to get her through the tough times. And that includes facing down stage 3A non-small cell lung cancer. -
Marcie Hall, CFRE
Marcie Hall, Major Gifts Director for the American Cancer Society for the Eastern Florida Coast. -
Nick Kallergis
Biography of Nick Kallergis, Director of Major Gifts for the American Cancer Society for the Lower East Coast, South, and Florida Keys. -
Ovarian Cancer Survivor Finds the Support She Needs
When Ginger Jordan, 38, found out she had ovarian cancer she was afraid she'd never be able to return to her job at a vocational high school in Ocala, Florida. -
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Defies Prognosis
Chrissy Dunn, 47, says her family’s world was shattered when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2015. -
Pat Baier, CPA
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Report: Cancer Risk Varies Widely Among Hispanic Americans
A new report from the American Cancer Society highlights the wide variation in cancer risk within the US Hispanic/Latino population. -
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge Tampa, FL
Through the generosity of the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation the American Cancer Society is renovating the Benjamin Mendick Hope Lodge facility in Tampa. The facility will close during the renovation from January 3, 2016 through April 20, 2016. Our decision to temporarily close the Hope Lodge was made after great deliberation for the health and safety of our guests, volunteers and staff. -
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge— Jacksonville, FL
Read about recent updates and what to expect when you enter the Hope Lodge in Jacksonville, FL. The American Cancer Society is here to help you recover. -
Skin Cancer Research Highlights
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. See examples of how the American Cancer Society conducts and funds research to help prevent, find, diagnose, treat, and live with skin cancers. -
Tampa, FL
Thanks to the generosity of the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the Tampa Hope Lodge now offers newly renovated kitchens and guest suites. Highlights of the renovation include:new hardwood flooring, furniture, and artwork for all 40 guest suites, as well as four fully updated and expanded state-of-the-art kitchens. New TVs, Blue Ray players, and WiFi are also now available in all guest rooms -
X Couple Shares Lessons on Caregiving
When Dan Bard was diagnosed with stage 2 prostate cancer 14 years ago, his wife, Sally, became his advocate. Leaning on her skills as a quality assurance nurse, Sally diligently researched the disease and options for treatment. -
X Experts Gather for Annual Meeting on Blood Diseases
More than 25,000 hematology specialists from all over the world are in Orlando, Florida this week for the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). -
Young Brain Tumor Survivor is on a Mission to Help Other Children
Eighth-grader Cole Eicher says he’s back to doing “regular things.” In January 2014, an MRI found a golf ball-sized medulloblastoma – a tumor in the back of Cole’s brain.
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