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Article: Senators Urged to Fight Colon Cancer; American Cancer Society Takes to the Airwaves; Ads Run Across the Country
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- U.S. Newswire
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- July 8, 2002
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WASHINGTON, July 8 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Just one week after
President Bush underwent a colonoscopy to check for early signs of
colon cancer, the American Cancer Society, the nation's leading
voluntary health agency, is sending a strong message of thanks to the
President for highlighting the importance of early detection and
prevention of cancer. In newspaper advertisements and nationwide
radio announcements, the Society is also taking the opportunity to
encourage Senators to move quickly on legislation that will enable
patients to choose the best tests for them in consultation with their
physicians.
On Wednesday, July 10, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and
Pensions (HELP) Committee is ...