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By Jonathan Mitchell, Philip Tolman, Justin Crabtree, Steve Maguire, Brian Vogt MARY C. MITCHELL FOUNDATION
By Jonathan Mitchell,
Philip Tolman, Justin Crabtree,
Steve Maguire, Brian Vogt
MARY C. MITCHELL FOUNDATION
STORY! The Mary C. Mitchell Story
HOW TO BECOME AN ADVOCATE Ask yourself, “How can I help?”
Do research lesser known Cancers. (M.C.M Foundation) (www.Cancer.gov)
Join the cause! Get involved in events and fundraisers.
Become An Advocate! Start an event, facebook group, twitter group, etc.
THE LESSER KNOWN CANCERS Pancreatic Cancer
A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas. Also called exocrine cancer.
New cases: 43,140 Deaths: 36,800
Male Breast Cancer Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast. New cases: 1,970 Deaths: 390
Neuroblastoma Cancer that arises in immature nerve cells and affects mostly infants and
children New cases: 650
Carcinoma of Unknown Primary A case in which cancer cells are found in the body, but the place where the cells
first started growing (the origin or primary site) cannot be determined. Melanoma
A form of cancer that begins in melanocytes (cells that make the pigment melanin). It may begin in a mole (skin melanoma), but can also begin in other pigmented tissues, such as in the eye or in the intestines.
New cases: 68,130 Deaths: 8,700
DRAGONFLY WINGS Focus
To get our people informed about the lesser forms of cancer.
Get Attention Use social networking sites spread the word.
Engage Tell our story to get others to understand.
Taking Action PARTICIPATE!! Any way you can!
WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP! Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
www.pancan.com Provides patient information, One-on-One support, Ways to become a volunteer, Ways
to find local events, Scientific studies, and Research updates.
John W. Nick Foundation. www.malebreastcancer.org Provides patient stories, Self exam checklist, Books and information about the disease,
Ways to get involves, One-on-One support.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand. www.alexslemonade.org Provides information on how to get involved, success stories, information about
Neuroblastoma.
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation. Provides research updates, the story of the foundation, links to different sources of
information, and contracts to support groups.
Melanoma Research Foundation. www.melanoma.org Provides daily updates on research, allows you to research, get involved and become
an advocate, tools and information about becoming your own advocate.
FACEBOOK & TWITTER Mary C. Mitchell Foundation on Twitter!
Follow us at: www.twitter.com/#!/MCM_Foundation
You will find updates on any news, events, and links to other great foundation sites.
Mary. C. Mitchell Foundation on Facebook! Join our group at: http://
www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_114473801968988&id=114474528635582¬if_t=like
You can find information about our group, information on sites that may be able to help people with cancer, and information on events.
ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Find local events
Be aware that people around you many have cancer.
Donate if possible.
Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer!!!
Donate Time to support groups and people in need.
COLORS FOR CANCER! Pancreatic Cancer
Purple Ribbon
Male Breast Cancer Half Blue, Half Pink Ribbon
Neuroblastoma (Childhood Cancer) Gold Ribbon
Melanoma Black Ribbon
All Cancer Survivors Lavender Ribbon
