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Go Public: Take Part in the Global Conversation About Cancer

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All of us have been affected by cancer in some way. That?s why we?re all part of this global movement to end this disease. In order to truly make an impact, we need to get people around the world talking. That?s why we?re asking YOU to take part in the global conversation about cancer.

In an unprecedented collaboration, the Campaign to Control Cancer, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the International Union Against Cancer have joined forces to issue a global call to action?the urgent need to Go Public. As public organize and mobilize like never before, the time is right to create a new social climate about cancer control?one that engages the public in support of a new global response to cancer.

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Go Public: the first-ever Global Community Conversations on Cancer Control invites people everywhere to come together and take part in a groundbreaking series of informal yet crucial conversations about cancer and cancer control.

Starting February 4, 2009 (World Cancer Day), hundreds of conversations began to take place around the world between people whose lives have been touched by cancer in many different ways: oncologists, radiologists, nurses, researchers, patients, survivors, family members and many others. Held in boardrooms, living rooms, kitchens and community centers worldwide, these people-powered conversations, which anyone can host, will help shape the agenda of the Global Leadership Forum for Cancer Control (taking place in Ottawa, Canada, in September 2009). The Forum is dedicated to understanding and harnessing the power of public engagement in bringing about change for cancer control.

Learn more about this exciting opportunity and how you can have a community conversation on cancer.

  • http://ivan@bloggagratis.se Ivan

    Hello Lance!

    I just want to make you aware of another activity going on in Sweden for the sake of cancer.

    Two guys (two famous swedish ex TV-guys) are WALKING 1800 km from south to north of Sweden to make people more aware of prostate? cancer.

    http://www.mustaschkampen.se/YstadHaparanda/
    http://blogg.aftonbladet.se/29968

    So, Lance, if you?re in Europe anyway, why don?t you visit these guys on their trip. That would make a hell of a story, at least in Europe.
    They?re walking from March 6 until June 6th.

    Regards, Ivan

    ps. I wish you all the best in your comeback. Don?t let this injury stop you!

  • Pam Henderson

    In July 2005, as I sat in grief and misery over the loss of my 4 year old son from brain cancer, you walked into my life from a small screen across the room. While my son had not survived you taught me to live strong, move forward and enjoy life. Get well soon Lance, enjoy your extra time with your babies!

  • boulanger

    bon retablissement et bien vite sur les routes du tour a bientot

  • ANTHONY MANZANO

    This is posted in an effort to increase public participation in a discussion that will take place in Los Angeles Ca.. I have registered and will host the event on April 23, 2009 at the Fairfax Branch Public Library at 6:00pm.
    If you are interested in attending please contact me, everyone is welcomed and all data will be submitted as part of the Global Discussion directly to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
    As I expressed to Lance when I met him in February, I will participate as much as I can and will seek others in Government to do what it takes to help fight for the cuase.

    RoseHillsReview@yahoo.com
    Anthony Manzano