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Oncimmune® (USA) LLC Recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Month; Featuring 30 Individual Lung Cancer Stories
De Soto, KS (PRWEB) November 07, 2011
Oncimmune (USA) LLC, maker of EarlyCDT®-Lung, a simple blood test that aids physicians in the early detection of lung cancer, is promoting Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) through an educational blog series. The series will feature 30 stories in 60 days from lung cancer survivors, those currently battling the disease and people who have lost loved ones to lung cancer.
Founded in 2006, Oncimmune (USA) LLC is committed to the ongoing pursuit of early cancer detection methods. Now offering the EarlyCDT-Lung test in all 50 states, Oncimmune is changing the way physicians approach lung cancer detection. EarlyCDT-Lung is a simple blood test used to identify specific autoantibodes (immuno-biomarkers), which are elevated in patients with lung cancer. Because these autoantibodies are present at the earliest stages of the disease, EarlyCDT-Lung can be used to aid in diagnosing high risk patients, potentially before they exhibit specific symptoms of lung cancer.
Observed during the month of November, LCAM is an annual educational campaign designed to raise awareness about the risk factors of lung cancer, detection methods, symptoms and available treatment options. During this annual observation, thought leaders in lung cancer research and education work together to foster conversation about this dangerous disease.
Oncimmune is doing their part to raise awareness during LCAM. The blog series was launched on Oncimmune’s educational website, http://www.HelloHaveYouHeard.com, on October 25. The 30 Stories in 60 Days series will run through mid-December. Each week the blog will feature stories of lung cancer survivors, as well as accounts from those who have lost loved ones to the disease.
One such story is of Sandra, a 66 year old lung cancer survivor. Sandra was a heavy smoker, but had stopped smoking in 2003. After suffering a continuous pain in her side, Sandra had a CT scan. The CT revealed a spot on her left lung. Her doctor recommended remaining vigilant with frequent follow-up imaging. While the spot on her lung was visible by CT, a PET scan did not reveal any signs of it being cancer.
Having lost her brother to the disease, this scare motivated Sandra to do more research. During her investigation she discovered Oncimmune’s Facebook page, and learned about EarlyCDT-Lung. Sandra decided to order an EarlyCDT-Lung collection kit and worked with her pulmonologist to have her blood drawn. The test results were positive, indicating that lung cancer might be present. After further evaluation, it turned out that Sandra had stage IA adenocarcinoma, predominantly bronchioloalveolar type.
Fortunately, her cancer had not spread to her lymph nodes and a thoracic surgeon was able to remove the tumor. In fact, just a couple weeks after Sandra’s surgery, she was back to teaching Zumba classes.
“We are honored to share these inspirational stories from some very strong individuals,” said Dan Calvo, President and CEO of Oncimmune. “Lung cancer has impacted my immediate family and I know that raising awareness about lung cancer through sharing of personal experiences is a valuable tool to fight and cope with this disease.”
In addition to the 30 Stories in 60 Days campaign, Oncimmune released an educational video series to promote LCAM. Each video provides insight and information to help the general public better understand the risks factors of lung cancer and the importance of early detection. Watch for more exciting announcements from Oncimmune as they work to educate the public about lung cancer during LCAM and throughout the year.
About Oncimmune LLC
Oncimmune (USA) LLC, founded in 2006, is an industry leader in early cancer detection. The company is committed to advancing early cancer detection through proprietary immuno-biomarker technologies based on biological technology identified by John Robertson, M.D., Professor of Surgery at Nottingham University, England, and Chief Scientific Officer of Oncimmune LTD. Ongoing research and development is conducted by Oncimmune under the direction of Professor Robertson. The company’s mission is to develop early cancer detection tests to identify more than 90% of solid-tumor cancers, which make up 70% of all cancers including lung, breast, colorectal, prostate, stomach, pancreatic and ovarian. All testing is performed exclusively at Oncimmune’s CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) regulated laboratory located in the metro Kansas City area. Oncimmune (USA) LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oncimmune LTD. Oncimmune LTD owns a portfolio of patents, including Patent Nos. 7,402,403 and 7,205,117, with five others currently filed and under review. For more information about Oncimmune, visit: http://www.hellohaveyouheard.com.
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Getting Your Share of Individual Grants
Several no-cost personal grants can be obtained if you happen to belong to a certain group.
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance is one example of free grants allocated by the government to an individual.
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Education Assistance is money extended to individuals or families through an agency of the U.S. government. The objective for this one is to provide educational assistance to persons who entered the Armed Forces after December 31, 1976 and before July 1, 1985. Another objective for this personal grant is to allow these veterans to obtain education, and thereby promote a voluntary military program in the U.S. by attracting qualified persons to the service.
To be eligible for this Vietnam program, the applicant must have served honorably on active duty for more than 180 continuous days beginning on or after January 1, 1977. If you were discharged after such date because of a disability acquired in line of duty then you are qualified. Applicants who served more than 180 days and completed first period of obligated service or 6 years of active duty whichever comes first are also eligible for free personal grants under this program. Satisfactory contribution of a monthly deduction of to 0 from military pay from participants is also required to qualify for free personal grants. Lump sum contributions made before March 31, 1987 are allowed.
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The American Cancer Society has a program that offers free personal grants to persons afflicted with cancer. Free funds are extended to treatment-related travel expenses including transportation, medicine and medical supplies.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is another organization that provides personal funds to patients in need. This program is supported entirely by public contributions.
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The above-mentioned programs are just a few of the many personal grant programs available today, backed by private or public funds. Usually established for a cause like scholarship or cancer-treatment, free personal grants are there to ease your personal needs.
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