ASCO 2006 Report by Ann Fonfa with contributions from other advocate volunteers This is the first year the Annie Appleseed Project has ever had a booth. We decided to use a small education grant to provide information to the oncology community. We brought four things with us to hand out: 1) Our newsletter ‘Random Thoughts’ 2) Top Ten Reasons People with Cancer are using Complementary Therapies (back had URLs to locate local CAM practitioners and other useful information) 3) Meaningful Patient-centered Approach – abstract discussing our concept of studies to explore combinations of supportive elements to improve health 4) Postcard – Eat Fruits & Veggies (this discusses what to combine for health and includes our web address) It was very popular with South and Central American doctors/nurses see more below. ASCO offers a variety of helpful options for the advocate meeting participant. They have a patient advocacy booth prominently featured at the entrance to the exhibit hall (we had a separate booth). The exhibit hall is filled with HUGE, very fancy booths from a variety of pharmaceutical companies. MORE TO COME Author, Bella August Varied topics linked to specific cancer or section as appropriate Congestive Heart Failure in Older Women: Anthracyclines Yoga Improves QoL During Rads (Breast Ca) Ovary Removal Value Varies with Gene Mutations Bone Loss From Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy: BCa PSA Measurements in Obese and Overweight Men Article by Kathleen Livingston, Advocate ASCO 2006 Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.