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New research shows bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief

Ars Technica

A longstanding scientific belief about a link between cancer prevalence and animal body size has tested for the first time in our new study ranging across hundreds of animal species. For example, budgies are notorious among pet owners for being prone to renal cancer despite weighing only 35 g. Read full article Comments

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Fight Colorectal Cancer: A Rebranding Tale

Judi Sohn

The organization I helped found as Colorectal Cancer Coalition in 2005 officially became Fight Colorectal Cancer on Monday, March 6, 2011. I hope it's a fun read for anyone either looking to redo their own small nonprofit brand, or who wants a deeper dive on what we did at Fight Colorectal Cancer. Let's Raise a Brand!

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Facebook has been a highly effective tool and is the strongest in communicating the message of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, but also allows people to connect and offer support to each other. Organization Size: Medium. Name: Allison Nassour. Title: Social Media Manager.

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NOAA scientists scrub toilets, rethink experiments after service contracts end

Ars Technica

The scientistswho conduct genetic sampling of endangered salmon to check the species stock status and survivalroutinely work with chemicals that can burn skin, erupt into flames, and cause cancer. Read full article Comments At least one said theyd have to delay mission-critical research if hazardous waste removal isnt restored.

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Nine Holiday Card Programs That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Jimmy Fund/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute :: View Collection. This holiday season, show you care with cards that conquer cancer. Anderson Cancer Center Children’s Art Project :: View Collection. If your favorite nonprofit offers a holiday card program, please add a link to their online store in a comment below.

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C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition's 2010 Congressional Butt-In

Judi Sohn

We're looking for House co-sponsors for HR 1189, a bill that will extend Medicare benefits for colorectal cancer screening and treatment to those who are low income and/or under-insured. This is modeled on a program that has been incredibly successful for breast and cervical cancer screenings. Leave a comment »

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C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition's 2010 Congressional Butt-In

Judi Sohn

We're looking for House co-sponsors for HR 1189, a bill that will extend Medicare benefits for colorectal cancer screening and treatment to those who are low income and/or under-insured. This is modeled on a program that has been incredibly successful for breast and cervical cancer screenings. Leave a comment »

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